Survival Guide

Going off to college is a big step in the life of a teenager. It's also a once-in-a-lifetime moment of pride - and fear - for a father. A dad watching his son go off to college remembers his own glory days: his first moments of independence, his first college girlfriend, his first party, his first influential teacher, his first intellectual wake-up call.

The Internet has done some great things for guys. Without it, we wouldn't have Yoga For Dudes, videos of frat party pranks, the lethal combination of Mentos and diet soda, or the glory and wonder of online men's magazines.

It's not easy to share. Even as adults, we don't like to let other people use our stuff because they might put a scratch in it or mess it up somehow. It seems like the older we get, the more of a "mine" mentality we have.

Education is the central most important aspect of your child's upbringing, and as such it is one of the most important concerns that you, as a Savvy Daddy, have. You want your child to become not only a productive adult but a successful one, and a proper education is central to meeting those goals.

Few things hurt a dad's heart more than dropping a toddler off at day care for the first time and watching them bawl their eyes out as you leave. The look on their face almost makes you want to run back and hold them until they stop crying. But that's the last thing you want to do if you want to encourage your toddler to feel comfortable about you leaving.

For the expectant daddy, your wife's first pregnancy is a venture into alien territory for both of you. Her body is changing drastically, and her moods are constantly shifting from one extreme to the other. The stress and overall wear and tear of carrying a growing child inside her womb can be a huge burden, and you may be surprised at the hidden aspects of your wife's personality that shine through.

You've been expecting these days for months. You've made all of the preparations and you've even lost sleep because you're so excited for your infant's birth. But now it's born and you're asking yourself, "What do I do now?" That's because the first 30 days of fatherhood is often a month filled with wonderment, emotions and tons of questions.