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In Honor of
Father's Day!
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Father's
Day History
While many people believe that Father's Day is a holiday
invented by the fine folks at Hallmark, it's not so. The
celebration of Dad's special day can most likely be credited to
Mrs. John B. Dodd, of Washington State, who first suggested the
idea of the holiday in 1909.
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Father's Day
Crafts...
Good
Sport Foam Football
Here's a very simple craft for little ones to
make for their football fan fathers. Minimal and inexpensive
supplies will make this fun foam wall hanging or magnet.
Best
Dad Ever Keychain
This craft is so easy for kids to make, even toddlers get into the
fun. Give this gift to Dad and he will absolutely love it. A great
gift for Father's Day or his birthday, he'll cherish it and carry it
around proudly. Better than a tie any day!
Painted
Coffee Mug for Dad
Painting on a coffee cup is just as easy as
painting on a piece of paper or wood. Use this simple yet cute
design for your Father's Day coffee mug, or create your very own!
The possibilities are endless.
Baseball
Plaque
If your Dad is a baseball fan, this plaque, made to look like an
autographed baseball, is an ideal gift. Great for hanging in his
office, above his tool box, or by his baseball memorabilia.
Nuts
and Bolts Paperweights
If your kids love crafts,
help them show their love for Dad, too, with this fun gift idea.
Articles....
How
Busy Parents Can Stay Involved
With today's hustling and bustling lifestyles, we as parents often
find it a challenge to squeeze everything in to our already
overflowing schedule.
Father's
Day 101
Anyone will tell you,
becoming a father is a learning process. There are things, though,
that you can't read in a book or hear from your parents or even Oprah.
The
Importance of the Father/Child Bond
To this day, spending time with my
kids continues to be one of my favorite activities. To not spend time
with my children is unfathomable.
A
Father's Day Celebration
I think it is safe to say that one
of the ways to a Dad's heart really is through his stomach.
My
Special Daddy
Have a little fun with the kids this year in honor of Dad with this
printable fill-in-the-blanks for Father's Day!
Listen
to Daddy
Listening to what isn't
being said. Learning about what's important in a parent/adult child
relationship
Dad's
First Solo Flight
Anyone who thinks raising a
child is easy has got another thing coming. But when you love your
children, you'll do anything for them ... with a smile.
Get
Involved!
Help your children learn
the value of service and community involvement by providing a good
example.
Fatherhood
Before the Teenage Years
Fatherhood is definitely an
interesting job. I have three terrific children.
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