I want to buy my dad a nice pen (preferably the Parker brand), but googling and amazoning around has only made me more confused about what pen to get.
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posted by nondescript
on Mar 22, 2013 -
9 answers
Really excited to bring my daughter to NYC for her first time next weekend. I haven't been for a few years and never with one of my kids (she's 15) so this trip poses some new challenges. I want her to have a blast, as I have every time I've been there, so I thought I'd see if anyone had any suggestions. Oh, and we get along great and she's awesome and I love her!
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posted by chococat
on Mar 14, 2013 -
34 answers
I'm looking for father's groups in Philadelphia. I have a pre-K child. I'm more interested in a hang-out-and-chat sort of group. University City or Center City would be great. Thanks!
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 28, 2012 -
2 answers
I lost my dear dad unexpectedly Sunday after a series of illnesses. My mom, luckily, is still with us. They were together 54 years and my mom was only 17 when they met. The most important thing to my dad was my mom's well-being and I feel it is now my duty to look after her to the best of my ability. I have no idea how to help her cope with the loss of my father. I want to be there for her as much as possible, but I don't want to smother her. Does anyone have any advice?
posted by entropicamericana
on Nov 23, 2012 -
18 answers
My dad was just incredibly rude to me. again. Please help me sort through my feelings, possible responses, and the wisest course of action.
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posted by rebent
on Nov 8, 2012 -
38 answers
My relationship with my emotionally abusive, BPD father has been strained lately; now, after realizing the extent to which his actions was causing me undue stress, I have cut off contact with him completely. But not having a father figure in my life is causing me stress as well. How do I deal with the pain of cutting my father out of my life?
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posted by Kamelot123
on Nov 5, 2012 -
12 answers
What vitamins or supplements should a
father-to-be take before conception? Looking for quality swimmers! (Corollary, what foods to avoid?)
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posted by unclezeb
on Jun 29, 2012 -
13 answers
Inspired by this thread, from which I got Dan Mangan's
Basket, and Chocolate Genius'
My Mom. I'm composing a playlist as a mediation on my parents, and I wondered what other songs others thought of when they thought of Mom and Dad.
posted by oflinkey
on May 26, 2012 -
15 answers
I need some advice on how to communicate better with my dad and hopefully improve our relationship.
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 15, 2012 -
11 answers
Can you recommend movies where the primary theme is a son or daughter realizing that their father is proud of them?
posted by roaring beast
on Mar 7, 2012 -
27 answers
Help me explain to my dad why it is not a double standard that white people can't say the "N-word".
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posted by efsrous
on Feb 1, 2012 -
57 answers
I'm looking for movies in which the main character is a divorced father.
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posted by Ratio
on Jan 25, 2012 -
40 answers
My dad is 95% computer illiterate and is constantly frustrated by his inability to use his computer. What resources (books, programs, videos, etc.) can you recommend that will help improve his experience?
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posted by EKStickland
on Dec 6, 2011 -
17 answers
One of my 3 kids is applying for early decision to college and I have a financial aid question about having her non-custodial dad be part of the process.
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posted by kinetic
on Oct 24, 2011 -
8 answers
Birthday gift for dad to turn his focus to other non-work parts of his life?
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posted by Sreiny
on Jun 21, 2011 -
3 answers
There's a lot of punk songs about dad. Is there any about being a dad?
posted by jasonspaceman
on Jun 19, 2011 -
15 answers
What's a good joint project between two 45-year-old dads who get together once a week for a 90-minute lunch (we're long-term friends)?
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posted by ValveAnnex
on May 12, 2011 -
30 answers
There will soon be a death in my family. I'm worried this one's going to be especially hard and I'm not sure what to do.
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posted by EatTheWeak
on Apr 19, 2011 -
19 answers
"I believe in my .45, my shovel and the fact that nobody will ever miss you." — the dad in Clueless to the boyfriend. I'm looking for things to say to my daughters would-be suitors to make them to believe that I might just be crazy enough to deliver them a serious beat-down should they disrespect or treat my daughter poorly. Any other scenes in movies or books that I can reference for my "crazy dad" routine?
posted by pmaxwell
on Dec 2, 2010 -
97 answers
How can I tell my dad there are certain things I don't want to do for him without hurting his feelings?
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posted by IndigoRain
on Oct 18, 2010 -
27 answers
I want to find some kind of retreat for my husband. Something over a long weekend up to a week would be ideal.
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posted by TooFewShoes
on Sep 20, 2010 -
27 answers
Do I let my dad back in my life? He was basically absent for my entire childhood, and often I feel at peace with excising him from my adulthood life as well. However, he'll email me on occasion and I feel this terrible pang, a worry that I'll regret not knowing him when it's too late to make amends. If you were in a similar situation, what did you do?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 15, 2010 -
24 answers
Is it possible to find a good "renaissance man/jack of all trades" Legal adviser for my real-world questions/grown-up decision making?
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posted by WhereAmI
on May 7, 2010 -
7 answers
In a tough spot with my parents. Trying to find life direction while living at home with two parents that HATE each other to the core. Advice if you've been in a similar situation, please.
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posted by Dubs
on Mar 14, 2010 -
28 answers
I am a paralegal. No matter what I say, my father continually reminds me that if I went to law school I would have a better job, make more money, etc. If I say anything remotely intelligent, he automatically responds, "See, you should go to law school." Please help me make him understand that I don't want to go back to school, and his nonstop pestering only makes me feel stupid and inadequate.
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 6, 2010 -
54 answers
What's a good "Mom & Dad are in town and want to take us to dinner" restaurant in Manhattan, preferably by Union Square?
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posted by 2bucksplus
on Dec 30, 2009 -
24 answers
My friend's dad has decided he's not worthy of an internet connection. How can my friend get through his dad's Orwellian firewall?
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posted by bewarethewumpus
on Dec 8, 2009 -
47 answers
Looking for tips, advice, how-to's, words of wisdom, dire warnings, helpful websites/blogs/books, and general info on single parenting in general...and for single parenting for a dad raising an almost 3yo in particular.
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posted by ian1977
on Jul 13, 2009 -
12 answers
Father's Day is coming up! Fast! My dad loves really bizarre, silly and off-the-wall stuff. A little morbid is also good (he was pleased as punch when I gave him a strawberry-flavored gummy human heart), but not required. I've given him surprise boxes from Archie McPhee before (which he loved), but I'd like to find him something even different-er this year. Where should I shop?
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posted by katillathehun
on Jun 8, 2009 -
8 answers
My dad is turning 70 and is a retired professor/scientist. What can I put on his birthday cake to represent 70 in some scientific way?
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posted by Nathanial Hörnblowér
on Feb 24, 2009 -
22 answers
My ex is a drunk, so I threw him out. However, we have a young child, and I'm having a hard time figuring out where to go from here.
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 23, 2009 -
14 answers
Another "help me find a great gift" question. My dad is 59, well-off financially and difficult to buy things for. He is currently restoring a 1929 Ford Roadster. A couple of years ago my brother got him a jumpsuit with his name embroidered on it, for working on the car. I am looking for a similarly awesome gift that is related to his hobby. He has all of the books, magazine subscriptions, etc. Does anyone have a fantastic idea? I'm in NH, if it matters. Thanks!
posted by sisflit
on Dec 4, 2008 -
21 answers
Last year my dad and my step-mother divorced after 20 years of marriage. It was not an easy break-up, and my dad was pretty devastated in its wake. While it was wrenching for me to think of my dad being alone in his mid-sixties, I cheered myself knowing that my dad, being a very smart, handsome, together guy with a whole lot of awesome qualities, is definitely a catch and would almost certainly end up with someone terrific. I always pictured him being with some fun, free-spirited woman, probably a widow, someone who could match his intellect, stand up to his occasional bull-headedness, and win the hearts of his kids.
He’s now with with someone, alright, but not at all what I’d imagined or hoped for.
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 25, 2008 -
50 answers
I'm the first-time father of a one-year old boy. Having recently finished "The Road" and "The Prince of Frogtown" and enjoyed the movie "The Kite Runner", I'm looking for suggestions of other books (or movies or songs) that are about the relationship between fathers and sons.
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posted by Jaybo
on Aug 4, 2008 -
32 answers
