Volkswagen’s Heart-Tugging Dad-Daughter Ad

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“Nice to see that advertisers are finally discovering this new, remarkable world where fathers are active parents rather than perpetually befuddled, gym-shorts-wearing dinguses whose biggest concern is not buying soda that’s for women.”

WTF: Babble Publishes List of 10 Things Moms do Better than Dads.

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The claim that dads can’t feed, clothe, cuddle or care for our kids as well as moms is so insanely wrong on so many levels I think my head is about to explode.

Seven Days of Memories: His Soundtrack

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The son of Major FM Tinseth remembers his father and the music brings him to life in his memory.

The Place Where Things Collide

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Lisa Hickey explores the intersectionality of issues on The Good Men Project: race, gender, fatherhood, language, prejudices, sexuality

5 Steps for Dads to Make it Through Prom Season

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Prom season can pose a threat to a father’s sanity if he allows it. Here’s help coping.

Out of the Comfort Zone: Teaching Kids Body Safety

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Jayneen Sanders talks about how to teach your kids to protect themselves against sexual abuse.

8 Lessons Social Media Can Teach You About Being a Good Dad

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Jay Palter has found a link between being successful in social media and being successful as a father.

30 Practical Tips About Raising a Baby That You Will Never Learn From Movies and TV

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Dustin Rowles has been parenting for nearly 5 years and still doesn’t know what to expect. But he can tell you what he’s learned thus far.

“You have to got back to the late 1950′s or early 1960′s to find competent fathers portrayed in the media.”

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Open Thread: What Two Words Describe Your Dad?

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How do you describe your dad? Is that the type of dad you are, or hope to be?

I Love Uranus!

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Art Edy knows it’s not very mature, but he can’t help but laugh at his daughter’s delight with the planet Uranus.

It’s a Saturday Love

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A single dad wants the Saturday mornings with his own daughter to have as much impact as the Saturday mornings he used to love growing up.

Sesame Street Audition

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Babs sings her ABC’s while holding on to three Elmos, hoping to get on Sesame Street.

We’re Dads. We Don’t Need a Fancy Label

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Matthew Peregoy would like it if media would stop treating full-time fathers like a weird phenomenon that needs a special name, thanks very much.

Confessions of a Somewhat Glamourous Mom: “I’ve Started Dating Again.”

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We met across a crowded room filled with the smell of dirty diapers and popped bubbles. What will my husband think?!

A Very Old Man With Enormous Skis

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Robert Barsanti reflects on his father, the skier. “Every other role was a costume he wore in order to get into the car and drive north to snow and slopes.”