http://dadsoup.com All dad, all the time -- practical advice, tips, and wisdom for, by, and about fathers Thu, 11 Dec 2008 06:06:18 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Great to see a story like this, which confirms everything I've been saying about dads and kids for years. December 2008 by Ewen Callaway New Scientist When picking out that perfect Father's Day gift next year, sons and daughters might want to look to their own accomplishments before deciding between a gaudy polyester ... http://dadsoup.com/time-with-dad-is-time-well-spent/ With the winter holidays just around the corner, we’re announcing the latest recipients of the Mr. Dad Seal of Approval, which recognize products and services that promote father-child relationships. We evaluated dozens of entries and selected the very best. And because economic times are tough, we also tried to select ... http://dadsoup.com/mr-dad-seal-of-approval-holiday-2008-recipients/ As part of the Bloggy Giveaway carnival I'm sponsoring a giveaway at Fatherhood Matters for a copy of Goodnight Moon. It's been a classic for decades and a nightly read with my son. http://dadsoup.com/almost-a-dad/ Heard about some studies in England that found that pregnant teens were deliberately taking up smoking. Why? Because they'd heard smoking leads to smaller birthweight babies and they wanted to have a less painful delivery. Can't argue with the less-painful delivery part, but smoking is clearly not the way to ... http://dadsoup.com/dads-this-applies-to-you-too-parent-smoking-during-pregnancy-raises-kids-heart-risks/ By Beverly Pressey, MS, RD, mom As a petite, 35 lbs 5 year old girl I would stand with my hands on my hips and tell my 6 foot 1inch, 225 lbs, construction contractor father that I wasn’t going to finish the food on my plate. This created quite a conflict ... http://dadsoup.com/dads-are-you-a-food-micro-manager/ What a wonderful story. Such a pleasure to see (a) some positive articles about dads and (b) so many delighted girls and their fathers. No question that girls whose dads take an interest in them grow up healthier, more confident, happier, and do better in school and their careers. By BOB ... http://dadsoup.com/save-the-last-dance-for-dad/ Detailed Baby Stroller Description Features: a) Wheels: 6 x 8" b) Universal front wheels with suspension c) One touch brake on rear wheels d) 4 position reclining back seat e) Dinner tray and removable drinking tray f) Width: 400mm Inner packing: 1pc / ctn We can supply the best quality Baby Stroller to you. Our price is competitive and we ... http://dadsoup.com/stroller-a/ http://dadsoup.com/nagohcom/ Thoughts, opinions, and things better left unsaid http://dadsoup.com/tales-from-the-dad-side-2/ When Mrs. Big Dubya and I learned we were pregnant, I started looking for those blogs that were writing from the daddy/mommy perspective. Sure, there are plenty of books out there, but it's far more enjoyable to read about the confusion, the angst and the elation from someone real - ... http://dadsoup.com/mr-big-dubya-2/