The Day I Acted Like a Sexist Jerk to a Stay-at-Home Dad

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Heather Davey Fusco explores the reasons many women refuse to believe dads can be as competent as moms, and apologizes to the Stay-at-Home Dad she accidentally insulted.

Confession Time: I Quit Potty Training My Kids

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Jerry Mahoney tried every potty training method available with his 3 year-old twins. Finally, he chose happiness in diapers over misery and an Elmo potty.

The Ninth Circle of Hell – Dante and the DMV

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Dante has nothing on Jason Greene, who stood in line at the DMV for an entire day… With three kids.

Saying Goodbye to Our Park

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On their last trip to a neighborhood park, Jerry Mahoney finally gives in and lets his twin toddlers run free

Confessions of An At-Home Dad: “I’m Scared as Hell When It Comes to Raising My Daughter”

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NYC Dads guest blogger Lorne Jaffe is a new at-home dad who has struggled with depression and anxiety for most of his life.

Ann Romney’s GOP Speech — Caregiving and Parenting as Woman’s Work

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What century does Ann Romney live in? Two million Dads are full time parents, too, and we know it can be an ass whipping.

Being Someone Great

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John Taylor wants his children to be known for their greatness, not fame or wealth or prestige, but for their greatness of character. For that to happen, he knows he has to do better himself.

So You Want to Be My Babysitter… 5 Things You Should Know Without Me Telling You

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At-home dad Jerry Mahoney has a few guidelines for anyone who wants to babysit his kids.

How Parent Blogging Made Me a Worse Parent

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Andy Hinds confesses how overly-ambitious daddy blogging late into the night made him into a grumpy, hypocrite dad in the morning.

Leaving Home

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When Jerry Mahoney was 22 he was brave enough to move to Los Angeles and find his true self. Now, as a father, he has to find that bravery again to return back home to the East Coast.

Our Little Hit Man

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Jerry Mahoney recalls the time his son pushes his twin sister off a stage, the subsequent trip to the hospital, and the lessons they learned… The grownups, at least.

6 Reasons to Consider Surrogacy

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Jerry Mahoney explains what makes surrogacy a great choice for gay couples.

Casting Calls: The Reality of Being an At-Home Dad?

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A reality show is looking for at-home dads who are funny, burn their child’s high chair and forget their kids at the park.

Confessions of a Bad Dad: 10 Reasons We Love McDonald’s

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Jerry Mahoney lists 10 reasons why taking his kids to McDonald’s is important… Or maybe just not so bad.

Study: Men Who Help Around the House are Happier

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Men who do more housework reported greater feelings of happiness and fulfillment… Is this good news or bad?

From the Front Lines of Fatherhood 2012

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With the number of At-Home Dads increasing, the blogosphere chimes in about the changing roles of parents.