Living in a house full of women has taught Harry Connick, Jr. a thing or two over the years. Most of all, the crooner, actor, and activist has learned to be quiet and listen. The father of three — Georgia, 15, Sarah Kate, 13, and Charlotte, 9 — is now hoping that others will do the same. He and his middle daughter, Kate, are working with American Girl to introduce the dollmaker's two newest Read more

It's nice to get a guy's perspective so I'm spotlighting Twitter dads that should be on every mama's must follow list. Playground Dad (@playgrounddad) is a Bay Area based blog for fathers who want to have quality time with their kids. It features cool profiles with everyone from Founder of Clek Chris Lumley to a co-creator of Paul Frank, Ryan Heuser. The site also offers practical tips like 5 Read more

Who's your daddy? Is he anything like you? We all take traits from our parents, both good and bad. This week, in honor of Father's Day this Sunday (did you buy a card yet at least?), I'm wondering what your father gave you in terms of personality quirks, physical characteristics, and other common bonds. The answers ranged from a shared love of Tolkien to traits you wish you could shed. Here are Read more

If the greeting card industry is to be believed, dads are simple creatures who require nothing more than ties, golf, and the remote control. But of course, dads are just like the rest of us, full of complexities, quirks, and talents. Malia Obama shares her dad's lanky frame but also his tendency toward team sports, as the pair proved this weekend when the president came to his daughter's soccer Read more

After two seasons of tears, fights, and gut-wrenching decision making, MTV's younger sibling is turning the cameras from pregnant teen moms to the 20-something men who often put them in their expecting way. With last night's premiere of Dad Camp, VH1 turned to its familiar "rehab" formula to whip six soon-to-be fathers into shape. The boozing, drug-abusing, and womanizing boyfriends will go Read more

Mommy's going on vacation without the wee ones leaving daddy in charge. While many fathers are beyond capable of manning the house on their own, they often times need to be prepped like they're going into war. An instruction manual with schedules spelled out, babysitter information and playdate contacts are filed away for safe keeping should mother not answer the urgent call. But little does mom Read more