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Baby’s Here! Who Does What?

Baby’s Here! Who Does What?

Friday, May 21, 2010 2:39

Baby’s Here! Who Does What? presents Duncan Fisher’s argument against splitting parenting into two traditionally gendered roles. He argues that some sharing – even if it’s not equal – is more fair, good for children, and good for couple rela...

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Parental Leave in Canada: Progressive Policy vs. Antiquated Stereotypes

Parental Leave in Canada: Progressive Policy vs. Antiquated Stereotypes

Thursday, May 20, 2010 3:01

A warm welcome to my first guest blogger all the way from beautiful Vancouver! Cameron Phillips of Bettermen Solutions takes a look at parental leave in Canada.“I am prepared to unload a legal cannon on my employer if that is what it takes,” says f...

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Fathers need supportive employers during tough economic times

Fathers need supportive employers during tough economic times

Wednesday, May 19, 2010 3:14

In a guest posting in Canada today, I argue that fatherhood can create a stressful work-life balance for men so in tough economic times, supportive employers are important. I suggest that both policy and fathers' practice is pointing towards flexible ...

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Evolution of Dad- Men’s Work Life Balance

Evolution of Dad- Men’s Work Life Balance

Tuesday, May 18, 2010 13:42

I'll be giving you my review of the new film "The Evolution of Dad" in the next day or so.  In the meantime, I have a clip from the movie about something that is near and dear to my heart: men's work life balance.I don't know how many of you ...

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"Happy Mother’s day?" redux –or "Why I am boycotting Pampers"

"Happy Mother’s day?" redux –or "Why I am boycotting Pampers"

Friday, May 14, 2010 19:10

There is an interesting little “dad-centric” event happening going on over at Brian Reid’s Rebel Dad web site.For those of you who don’t know Brian, he is a pioneer in the dad-blogosphere and a staunch advocate for dads to be recognized as equa...

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Stolen. Conclusion.

Stolen. Conclusion.

Wednesday, May 12, 2010 12:17

I just wanted everyone out of my house.  I wanted whoever had done this to pay.  I wanted to tell my wife not to be scared and have her believe me.  I wanted to tell Hannah that Mommy and Daddy were okay.  I wanted none of this to h...

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The daddy shift: when do fathers care?

The daddy shift: when do fathers care?

Wednesday, May 12, 2010 4:17

The majority of fathers in the UK work full-time jobs while a high percentage of mothers work part-time and their reference to a double-shift of paid work and unpaid childcare remains common. For these parents, the ‘daddy shift’ in childcare is of...

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Quizzing the ways parents work it out

Quizzing the ways parents work it out

Tuesday, May 11, 2010 9:33

Working Families has launched two little quizzes for parents to help them think about their work goals and finances. It then provides contact details where people can go for help if they feel they are having problems.The first quiz: I can work it out ...

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144:  The Muppets: Bohemian Rhapsody

144: The Muppets: Bohemian Rhapsody

Tuesday, May 11, 2010 8:19

It seems that 14,000,000 people have seen this video before I ever heard about it. I was all about the Muppets growing up and this video has all of my favorite characters plus a few new guys that weren't around in my day. I hope the Muppets Studio ...

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Happy Mother’s Day?

Happy Mother’s Day?

Monday, May 10, 2010 20:23

To all my mom readers out there, I wish you a belated, “Happy Mother’s Day.”And I hope I’m not the first man to wish that to you.I was alarmed to discover from my wife yesterday that five of her friends/acquaintances got nothing—I repeat—no...

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