Dad to Son: Be “More Manly!” (What Is This, 1950?)

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John Schwartz tells a tale of two brothers on the road to manliness.

What Takes Root

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When Ged Naughton gardens with his father, they grow more than food for the table.

The Old Man Is Way Cooler Than You

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Marco Greenberg has come to the somewhat sad realization that he will never be as cool as his dad.

“I cried like a baby for three months as my son fought for his life in a St. Louis Children’s Hospital.”

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This is a comment by Josh Magill on the post “Parents, This is Our Edict”.

#31: Bamboo is Serene

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A casual observation by my daughter reveals a little bit of the world through her eyes.

We Love This Dad’s Day Out with Baby Ad from Wells Fargo (Video)

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Check out this heartwarming ad with a smart, helpful dad.

The Art of Storytelling (& Why We Need It)

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Story-telling father, Brandon Hudson, uncovers the importance of storytelling — for us, and for our children.

“As a stay-at-home dad, I can’t measure what I gained, but it was the most important job I ever imagined. Tough as hell, incredibly delightful.”

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What do you love about parenthood? Paul and Pam share their thoughts about why everyone should be able to choose to stay at home or not, and why they love the choices that they made.

Dads, Would You Ever Use This Technique to Create the Perfect Ponytail for Your Kids? (Video)

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This is “how daddy does hair.”

It Takes Balls: Confessions from Comedian and Unprepared Single Dad Josh Wolf

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“Kids come first but if you don’t find time to have a few beers and see a naked woman or two, you’re going to be miserable which will make you a bad parent.”

Open Thread: What Do You Think of This Fatherhood Ad? (Video)

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What is your take on Fiat’s dad ad?

“I was standing in the kitchen, my daughter wrapped in a blanket and rocking against my naked chest.”

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What’s YOUR parental baptismal story?

“If our urge to stay away from kids is constantly enabled, does our society become even more child unfriendly than it is?”

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No one likes flying on a plane with a screaming child next to them. Some airlines are considering offering child-free sections that you can pay to sit in, but Pedro wonders if that would come with more than a monetary cost.

I’m No Babysitter

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Chad Miller responds to a post that calls dads “babysitters” and shares tips he’s learned along the way.

Dear John: He’s Not Homophobic; He’s Boring-Phobic

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Dear John talks about a gay friend, a boyfriend who flees the bed after sex, and a gender-bending boy spending vacation with grandpa.

My Mom Writes About Our Family Struggles – Part Five

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A few months back, my family nearly fell apart. Here’s how it all went down from my mom’s perspective. In this final post, my mom takes it way back to her history.