One of the most disturbing but important books I have read in a long time is Rabies Mom. This book tells the story of Pat Carroll, who loses a daughter to death due, at least in part, to her custodial mother's neglect. Pat subsequently goes on a crusade to get custody of his remaining five children through an uphill battle with family court. Read my summary and review of Rabies Mom and then get a copy for yourself if you are a non-custodial dad fighting for custody.

Here is a fascinating story. Fayetteville, North Carolina Police Chief Tom Bergamine was contacted by his officers indicating that the Chief's 18-year-old son Joey had been driving drunk. When his son at home would not wake up and open the door, Bergamine kicked in his son's bedroom door and poured cold water on him to wake him up. Now, the defense attorney is arguing that Bergamine was at that moment a police officer and not a father and did not have a warrant. Check out the story in this column in the Fayette Observer and weigh in with your comments.

Too often, parents set their teenagers up for failure at school and in life. Author, teacher and coach Bruce J. Gevirtzman shares from his viewpoint the most common mistakes parents make with their teens and ways to change behavior to increase the likelihood of success in these children's lives.

Being the father of five and now grandfather of three, I've had a pretty good view of how moms act after the birth of a baby. In the case of these women in my life, we have run the gamut from elation to depression. About 80% of new moms experience at least some feelings of depression after the birth of a baby, and I suspect about 80% of new dads have no idea that is true. Learn more about postpartum emotional issues and what dads can do to be supportive through this difficult experience.