Paul Banas is the founder of GreatDad.com

As a new dad, Paul became very aware that many dads today are more involved in parenting but have limited resources from a man’s point of view from which to better understand the challenges of their changing role. Thus, GreatDad.com was born. “While nothing can imitate or replace the special mother/child bond, dads develop incredible relationships with their children, and it is vitally important that they have a place to discuss the parenting process from a male perspective. Data indicates that fathers today are more involved in family life versus a generation ago, due to factors including post-911 security fears, loss of life long career job security, and increased demands on working moms and dual career families. GreatDad.com enables all dads-working, stay-at-home, single, gay, domestic partners, and more-to find ways to be involved and understand how dads are functioning as parents today.

Paul is a native of Minnesota and has B.A. from University of Minnesota, M.A. from Middlebury College, and MBA from the Thunderbird School of International Management. A published author of fictional short stories, he resides in San Francisco with his wife and two children.

05.19.10
Family photos taken with a digital camera are some of the most treasured items for dads and moms. In this episode of The Lab, Daddy Clay and Daddy Troy discuss how you can archive digital photos, as well as how to backup the files to...
05.18.10
There’s a lot to like in this new book, Checklists for the New Dad by Joe Deyo. In a tidy 230 pages, Joe sketches out the basics of fatherhood, covering everything from what he calls the “5 P’s” (Be Present, Protect,...
05.16.10
Okay, we have seen a lot of homemade versions of mom and dads rapping, trying to make parenthood look awesome. But in this video, Toyota has definitely invested in creating an inspired take on suburban minivanning. Beautifully shot in black and...
05.14.10
@Parents_Talk For #mothersday daughter serving at baptism and then lunch! I gotta get the kids working on some cards! # New GreatDad Newsletter: Jamie Oliver’s “hangover” baby. – http://eepurl.com/vv8P # Rocker Mark McGrath becomes...
05.14.10
The subtitle to Craig Baird’s new book I’m going to be a Dad: Now what? joins the ranks of other dad primers like The Expectant Father by Armin Brott. Where Baird’s book is different is that it represents a new trend in dad parenting books,...
05.13.10
It’s still early enough to sift through catalogs or go online to find a fun gift for Father’s Day. Here are a few things we’ve seen in the past few months that might make a different kind of gift. 1. For golfers – Personalized golf club grips....
05.12.10
The idea for this Space Shuttle reminds me of the ads you used to see for a “real working submarine” in the backs of DC comic books. Something always gnawed away at me, and I figured that for 20 to 30 bucks, the sub had to be made out of cardboard....
05.11.10
Image via Wikipedia The Countdown to Summer 2010 is on and The Fresh Air Fund is in need of host families. If you or someone you know is able to host, please consider signing up. In 2009, The Fresh Air Fund’s Volunteer Host...
05.09.10
Tips for keeping kids safe near water http://ow.ly/17gbkZ # Advice for talking to your kids about drinking http://ow.ly/17gUhb # Jamie Oliver's "hangover" baby. – http://eepurl.com/vv8N # RVing: A great way to save money on your next...
05.05.10
Our friends at DadLabs have done the research to see how well YouTube Safety Mode works, or doesn’t. I’m afraid there’s more in here to fear than to find reassuring. Like a lot of things about parenting, it’s hard to outsource protection....
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