How often do we play to the default premise being “dad sees boy with doll, dad freaks out because boys don’t play with dolls, dad gives kid a superhero instead and points him at something to shoot.” Let’s stop that.
My Body is Amazing, I Just Don’t Like It
In a world of conflicting images, Mike Reynolds explores how to teach his children to find the amazing in their bodies even as he struggles to like his own.
The War on Christmas Isn’t a War. Or a Thing.
Mike Reynolds digs deep into the fabricated war, and tells us what is behind the phrase “Happy Holidays.”
A Canadian Dad Sounds Off on the 5 WORST Trick-or-Treat Candies Ever!
When he read the American 5 worst treats for Halloween, this dad laughed at the U.S. privilege. He thinks Canada can beat us out for the worst, and he sets out to prove it.
Are These the Coolest Dad and Daughter Halloween Costumes? She Goes as Him & He Goes as Her!
Dad Mike Reynolds thought he was asking a simple little question to his youngest daughter, “What do you want to go as this Halloween?” Then she told him.
A Dad Discovers the Horrifying Truth About the Costume Gender Inequality Divide for Girls
Does your daughter want to go as a pilot, fireman or policeman, something of which to aspire? Tough. They’re all for boys. Unless she is a sex kitten. One dad loses a gasket over the gender divide that is Halloween Costumes.
A Dad Against ‘Dads Against Daughters Dating’
Troubled by a t-shirt slogan and what it represents, Mike Reynolds explores the prospect of his daughters dating down the road.
I Call Myself Dad, But Don’t Call Myself Feminist
I don’t call myself a feminist, because I’ve been part of the problem far more frequently than I’ve been part of any solution to equality.
Should Parents Really Care If There’s a Play-Doh Piece That Kind of Looks Like a Penis?
Mike Reynolds considers the online gall and outrage surrounding the recent “Play-Doh penis” controversy and wonders what’s really getting parents so agitated.
How Keira Knightley’s Breasts Inspired Family Body Image Talk
Mike Reynolds discusses how Keira Knightley’s recent provocative stance against photoshopped images made him consider his own body image anxieties and how he hopes his daughters will feel about their bodies in the future.
Giving an Allowance: Are You Raising a Shoplifter or a CEO?
Mike Reynolds considers the hypothetical extremes—the pros, cons, and everything in between—of deciding whether or not to give his five-year-old daughter her first allowance.
Why I Won’t Stop Going on Dates with My Daughters
Mike Reynolds isn’t buying into recent arguments that allege that it’s unseemly to use the word “date” to describe the time he spends with his daughters.
A Little Girl, One Light, and Three Books: Creating Safe Reading Spaces for Children
Mike Reynolds discusses the reasons why parents should always make sure that their kids have safe places to read.
The Things I Feel Most Guilty About as a Parent
Every parent has a secret list of things they wish they could be doing better. This is Mike Reynolds’ list…
What Do You Get Your Daughters for International Women’s Day?
In lieu of a present, Mike Reynolds offers his daughters some words of advice on International Women’s Day
Five Ways to Make the Most of Holiday Memories
Mike Reynolds looks back on his Christmas Morning and the five simple rules that helped him enjoy his holiday to the fullest.