Eric Henney invites fathers to write about the role of free play in their children’s lives.
Leaving Mundania: Growing Up Gamer
May 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment
In this moving excerpt from her new book, Lizzie Stark brings us the story of two boys growing up in the world of role-playing games.
Once Upon a Time
May 7, 2012 By 3 Comments
In the latest “Love, Recorded,” Matt looks back at how the column has changed over almost 2 years and finally gives some (reluctant) advice.
Mother’s Day Inside Information
May 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The best insight about Mother’s Day plans comes from….Mom!
Why The Death of MCA Matters So Much To Me
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Musician Jonah Matranga reflects on what it is that makes the death of Beastie Boys’ Adam Yauch so profoundly personal to his fans.
Dad Wars, You Say? Our Dads Are Winning
May 4, 2012 By 13 Comments
AM Gold
May 3, 2012 By 4 Comments
CJ Kaplan tries to foist the music of the 70′s on his unsuspecting children.
Suddenly (Finally) Father Required
May 3, 2012 By 4 Comments
A father is not technically needed for a woman to have a child, says Jyoti Athanikar. The State Department begs to differ.
Primary Parenting Dads Take a Lot of Crap (And I’m Not Talking About Diapers)
May 2, 2012 By 11 Comments
Jay Palter insists that society’s attitude to what has traditionally been considered “women’s work” isn’t changing as fast as individuals and the economy are.
Why Huggies’ New Commercial ‘Spaghetti Night’ Works
May 2, 2012 By 23 Comments
All Jim Higley wants is for Huggies to portray dads as they are. Not to canonize them, but to simply portray dads as men who love their kids and who are comfortable digging in with the daily work of parenting.
Life of Dad’s Pregnancy Guide: Birthing Class
May 1, 2012 By 1 Comment
Are you an expectant dad who may be heading to a birthing class with your lovely lady?
Fighting Sleep
April 28, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Art Eddy gives a blow-by-blow account of his two-year-old’s all-out battle against a nap.
Fatherhood Real Talk: Am I Good Enough?
April 27, 2012 By 15 Comments
In the face of tantrums, grown-up relationships, and trying to balance a career with kids, John Taylor wonders if he’s strong enough for his role as primary at-home parent.
When Nine Innings Aren’t Enough
April 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment
As Pudge Rodriguez retires from the Texas Rangers, a father reminisces about the shared language that baseball can create between father and son.
8 Lessons Social Media Can Teach You About Being a Good Dad
April 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Jay Palter has found a link between being successful in social media and being successful as a father.
Kids Are Like Velociraptors
April 24, 2012 By 2 Comments
Art Eddy reflects on the dangerously devilish cleverness of children.
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“I spent years in confusion that led me to ask awkward even wholly inappropriate questions at the wrong moments…”
This is a comment by James on the post “What Happens When We Don’t Teach Our Boys About Sex”.