June 21st, 2009 by admin

We are definitely in an era of change! An organization once known as the Congress of Mothers will now be lead by two men! For the first time in its 113-year history, the National PTA will install a father as its National President. That’s why PTA is offering an exclusive LIVE webcast to the readers of Super Parents Talk, so you can be the first to meet the new National PTA President, Chuck Saylors, who will be installed at the PTA national convention on June 28th in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

The webcast will also feature Byron V. Garrett, the organizations first-ever male CEO, and offer the opportunity for parents who can’t attend the convention to reap the benefits of asking each expert questions via email and have them answered during the live webcast!

As new online strategies take the world by storm, Saylors and Garrett will focus many of their upcoming efforts on getting parents and teachers involved with new tools by offering conversation and updates on Facebook and Twitter, engaging National PTA members with these new Social Media platforms. The webcast will also offer information on important topics such as:

1.       Strategic planning and priorities for the National PTA for the next two years

2.       How National PTA is working with the Obama Administration and reauthorization of NCLB

3.       Positive impact of male involvement and ways in which men can get involved

4.       Summer tips to stay ready for back to school season

5.       And so much more!
To register and secure your spot for the webcast June 24th, 2009, please visit http://www.visualwebcaster.com/event.asp?id=59459.

August 23rd, 2008 by admin

By Armin Brott
Dear Mr. Dad: Six months ago, my wife and I divorced because she was having an affair.  After our divorce, she remarried and my 3-year old son has become attached to her new husband, who showers him with expensive presents.  I know my son loves me, but it isn’t easy for me not to feel hurt by their relationship. I don’t want to harm my son’s relationship with his stepfather, so how can I deal with these feelings? Read the rest of this entry »

June 21st, 2008 by admin

By Joanne Baum

www.respectfulparenting.com

When you’re pregnant you soon become full of expectations.  You dream about what your baby will be like, you dream about how you and hour husband will parent.  You dream about how you will handle any problems that come up.  You dream about being a family and how family life will be.  You dream about how you’ll juggle real life and motherhood and fatherhood. You know what you want, you know how you’ll handle it, you know what “it’ll” be like.  You’re getting ready based on your dreams and fantasies. But is your husband on the same page or are you assuming he is? Read the rest of this entry »

October 15th, 2007 by admin

A Wagon Ride with Dad

Written by Dr. Ken Canfield

I’m a better father because of my wife, Dee. And, you can be a better father because of your wife.

Many years back, when Dee and I were living in Vancouver, British Columbia, we were walking along the hills by the shore with our two daughters, Hannah and Sarah. Dee was pregnant with Joel, our third child, and I was pulling the two little girls along in their red wagon. The air was fresh. I remember bouncing up on my toes and swinging my free arm out to my side. Read the rest of this entry »

August 28th, 2007 by admin

Belayers for Exploring Children

Written by Dr. Ken Canfield

Dad, are you manning the ropes for your kids? As you cheer their climb, are you also prepared for them to fall?

Mountain climbing provides a great analogy for that stage of life when our kids begin to explore the world. From the grade-school years through to their twenties and beyond, we want to instill in them a healthy attitude about discovery—cautious, yet confident. Read the rest of this entry »