Today's fathers may remember admiring Bill Cosby's TV parenting skills on The Cosby Show or chuckling at the amusing tales in his bestselling book Fatherhood.This week, the legendary comedian returned to his favorite topic, speaking with lawmakers in Hartford, Connecticut about absent fathers and their effect on children's lives.Cosby appeared before the state Capitol's … [Read more...] about Bill Cosby weighs in on fatherhood once again
Daughter’s heartfelt letter results in presidential pardon for dad
A Texas father who was a convicted felon for 12 years has received a pardon from President Bush, thanks to the actions of his daughter.Danny Pue received his felony for the illegal treatment, storage and disposal of hazardous materials and chemicals related to preserving utility poles in 1996, the Dallas News reports.Several years later, his daughter wrote to the president to … [Read more...] about Daughter’s heartfelt letter results in presidential pardon for dad
Navy dads get paid paternity leave
A new policy recently introduced by the Navy offers active-duty fathers 10 days of paternity leave to try out their new parenting skills before returning to work.Under the 2009 Defense Authorization Act, all branches of the military are required to devise their own paternity leave arrangement. The Marines also currently have a policy in place, while the Army and Air Force are … [Read more...] about Navy dads get paid paternity leave
Fathers team up for kids’ safety – and quality time
It is normal for fathers to be concerned about their children's safety at school. But how many would take a day off work to volunteer at that school and help kids feel secure?At least 45,000 nationwide, it would appear, based on the membership figures for WatchDOGS, a group of fathers who commit to spending at least one day annually at their child's school, helping out with a … [Read more...] about Fathers team up for kids’ safety – and quality time
John Stamos says he’s ready for fatherhood
Media reports about female celebrities who dream of having a baby are fairly common, but what about the famous men who yearn for a pregnant wife and the responsibilities of fatherhood?Now, actor John Stamos has spoken out on just this subject, saying that he is ready to flex his parenting skills and become a father - although he doesn't know exactly how it will happen yet.The … [Read more...] about John Stamos says he’s ready for fatherhood