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         <title><![CDATA[John McCain on Fatherhood]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Where does Republican presidential candidate John McCain stand on fatherhood?  What formed his thoughts and attitudes?  What kind of father has he been to his own children.  Learn more about John McCain's life as a son, father and now a presidential candidate.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Talking to Your Kids About Sex]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Talking to your kids about sex can be one of the trickier assignments for fathers. When you do start the discussion? How much should you say? How can you have the discussion in the context of your family and personal values? Do you treat the issue differently with your son than your daughter? And how do you address the issues of responsible sexuality with your teens?]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Gifts for Grandfathers]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Looking for a gift for your grandfather?  Whether it's for his birthday, Christmas, Father's Day or just because you love him, finding just the right gift for an older grandpa can be difficult for any of us.  This list of possible gifts for grandfathers can help you think of ideas for your own grandfather.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Family Board Games]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Every dad wants quality time with his family and playing board games can be a great way to interact.  Here are some board games that I recommend for a fun evening at home with the kids.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Helping Teens Sleep]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Teenagers are among the most sleep-deprived people in society.  Guest contributor and author Patti Teel shares insights about the impact of the lack of sleep on our teens and what fathers can do to help them get more and better sleep.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Gifts for Gadget-Hungry Dads]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Looking for the hottest gifts for a dad who loves gadgets?  This gift guide offers the latest gadgets in all price ranges for fathers.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Teens and Friends]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[As they mature, teenagers become less interdependent on parents and more on their friends.  Learn more about the role of friends in your teenager&#146;s life, why friendships are important to them, and how to be supportive of them as they grow and develop into responsible adults.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[What Teens Wish Dads Knew]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Many dads feel a little baffled when their good natured child turns into this creature called a teenager.  What do teens wish that their fathers knew about them?  How can dads best relate to their teenaged son or daughter?]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Dating for Divorced Dads]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[So, it has been a while since the divorce and you are anxious for some female companionship. Dating is more difficult after a divorce than when you were single the last time. How should a divorced dad go about finding and dating women? And what do you say to the kids and when?]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Teaching Your Teen to Drive]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Teaching your teen to drive can be a daunting task.  But if a father will prepare well, work by teaching his teen basic and advanced skills, and follow a few simple tips, the process can be successful.  Learn how to be a good driver education dad.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Porn Addictions]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[In talking to marriage and family therapists, it appears that pornography and sexual addiction problems are breaking up more marriages than almost anything else, other than financial issues.  Find out if you or someone you love is addicted to porn and learn what to do to break the addiction and restore your relationships.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Child Support 411]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Many fathers have lots of questions about child support: how it works, how it is calculated, and what happens if you fall behind or want to change the arrangements. This article reprinted from the 'Lectric Law Library offers answers to the most common questions about child support.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Ways to Spend Quality Time]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Whether you are a traditional dad in a traditional family, a non custodial dad, a stay home dad, a stepdad, or whatever your role, the most precious thing a dad can give his kids is his time.  A personal investment in your children is much more important to them than any toy, video game or electronic gadget.  Here are some great, and sometimes creative, ways to get together with your kids in a positive way.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Making Joint Custody Work]]></title>
         <link>http://fatherhood.about.com/od/managingcustody/a/jointcustody.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[With an ever increasing legal trend toward joint custody or mutual custody, fathers need to know what it takes to make joint custody a good solution for them, their kids and their kids' mom.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[The Visitation Handbook]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[A book review of The Visitation Handbook by Brette McWhorter Sember]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Dealing with Miscarriage]]></title>
         <link>http://fatherhood.about.com/od/pregnancyandfathers/a/miscarriage.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A miscarriage can be a physical and an emotional blow for an expectant couple.  Learn more about miscarriage, how to be supportive to your partner and how to deal with your own feelings of loss.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Success as a Divorced Dad]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Being a successful divorced dad--that is maintaining a good relationship with the children despite being divorced from their mother--is an extra burden for dads to bear.  What can you do to have a greater probability of success in this situation?]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Make Your Home Fun for Teens]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Many parents want their teens and their friends to spend time at their home rather than elsewhere.  What can parents do to make their home a place where your teen and their friends want to hang out.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Gift Ideas for Dads]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Looking for that one-of-a-kind gift for your one-of-a-kind dad?  Then check out our gift lists and see if one of them strikes your fancy and meets the needs of your dad.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Behavior Contracting]]></title>
         <link>http://fatherhood.about.com/cs/discipline/a/behav_contract_2.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Looking for a new approach to discipline, and to setting boundaries for your children?  Consider the approach by About Fatherhood contributor and family counselor Warren Shepell called Behavior Contracting.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Affair Proofing Your Marriage]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Extramarital affairs more often than not destroy a marriage, whether or not a divorce follows. This article offers advice and direction on how to avoid an affair and keep your marriage strong and healthy.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Why Family Night?]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Think it's tough to set aside one night a week for family togetherness? Make a commitment to both quality and quantity time with a weekly family night!]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Effects of Divorce on Children]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Children are the innocent victims of parents who divorce. Recognize why children are at risk emotionally, understand the danger signs, and find ways to cope.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Inexpensive Fathers Day Gifts]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Looking for a gift idea for Fathers Day that is free or inexpensive?  Then check out this list of some of my favorite creative yet inexpensive gift ideas for dad.]]></description>
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