Resources for Him

Guys, there is simply not a lot out there about relationships or being great dads. I've collected a few things you might be interested in. I hope you enjoy!

www.gottman.com - Dr. Gottman is the best at explaining the good from the bad in marriages. Give him 15 minutes of video / conversation and he can predict, with 91% accuracy, if you two will make it or not. It's not intuition - it's science!

National Fatherhood Initiative - Speaking of science, every report I've read discusses the incredible benefits of having a father around for growing children. Having a father in your life decreases your risk for drug abuse, deliquent and unlawful behavior, increases educational pursuits and more.... This is a good place for research, connections, ideas, and more.

Blogs:

These involve everything from parenting to relationships, work, fun and more. All have been great to follow for me and I hope so for you as well:

Working Dad - This is the blog for Seattle based reporter Paul Nyhan. This guy has more good information with a guy's perspective than anyone else I've found. You'll be smarter about your relationship with your wife and kids if you read Paul's work.

RebelDad.com - if you are a stay at home dad (which I had the pleasure of being for 2 years), you'll enjoy this blog. Everything from research to playgroups and more, RebelDad is a great read.

Daddytypes.com - product reviews, rants, and lots of funny writing. He's well worth the read.

Metrodad.com - life as a new dad, new yorker, and damn good writer. I used to really like him until I found out he was a Giants fan.

Art of Manliness - Dedicated to the lost art of being a man, this blog looks at several items we guys face everyday and offers good advice. From making your wife feel special to surviving a bear attack, there is a lot of thoughtful and useful information here.

Dadcentric.com - These guys can get a little off color but I have fun reading them.

DadsonFire.com - Wank and Todd are a little offbeat, always fun, and offer a mixture of realworld advice with fun. It's a Dad's take on life with wife and kids.

Testosterone Fix:

I'll update these videos as I find things that get my heart going and leave Kate thinking I'm a complete idiot. (This is one of the good tests that you are, indeed, a guy - leaving the woman who loves you speechless....)