The Barter

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When Hamilton Cain’s son—who suffers from Spinal Muscular Atrophy—needed a therapeutic bed, a backflipping former dancer from the movie Hair saved the day.

The Curveball, Part II

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The second in a six-part series chronicling the birth of Michelle and Dennis Teravainen’s second child, August, who was born with Down’s syndrome.

Lucky to be Sad

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Rick Roth doesn’t relate to parents who high five each other when their kids go away to camp—or to college.

Chess with the Old Man

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When Andy Janning’s Atari broke down, his dad sensed an opportunity to teach his son a new game—one that might teach them both a few things about each other.

The Curveball, Part I: August in July

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The first in a six-part series chronicling the birth of Michelle and Dennis Teravainen’s second child, August, who was born with Down’s syndrome.

Playing Mr. Mom?

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Josh Stearns is tired of being compared to a twenty-seven-year-old movie character. He’s just being a dad.

Sex Ed: The Forgotten Chapter

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Family lawyer David Pisarra argues that teaching young men how to use a condom isn’t enough—they need to know what can happen if they don’t.

Ten Ignominious Moments In Dad History

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From Michael Jackson to Homer Simpson, we pay homage to dads who leave a little something to be desired.

College: The Money Toilet

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Is it worth sending your kids to college? The case for saving money and “living a little.”

Schooled

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When James Houghton lost his cool one morning, his daughters kept theirs—and got themselves to school like big girls.