Steven, you probably saw this, but just in case you didn't:

I ran into this Miami Herald article about dads reconnecting with their families: http://www.miamiherald.com/360/story/541842.html

Also check out this dad forum (savvy daddy's new and growing, but these guys more established right now): http://www.brandnewdad.com/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1284