Another Dad Blogger Screws Up

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When one gender is put on a pedestal in the world of parenting, it just makes everything worse.

Making Friends

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We need to start finding common ground and making friends in anti-violence efforts.

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.”

Maybe Old Dad Wasn’t All Bad

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Should loving fathers come on a little stronger about their sons’ grades?

6 Strategies for Co-parenting Before Divorce

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Co-parenting within an intact family requires strategies to support parents’ work-life balance in less gendered ways, says Lisa D’Annolfo Levey.

What’s The Problem With Long Hair? A Conversation Between a Deaf Father and his Son

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Alex LaFerriere talks about his weekly show, Dine & Sign

“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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This comment was from bobbt on the post “We’re Dads, We Don’t Need No Fancy Label”

Caine’s Arcade: Not Just a Viral Video, but a Story of a Father and Son

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While there is a lot of talk in this story about the viral nature of videos, entrepreneurship, and instant fame, little is discussed of the very awesome relationship between father and son that is the connective thread throughout this story.

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.”

Fathers, Sons, and Sports Fandom

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Jacob Tucker’s father did more than just teach him how to be a good fan–he also showed him how to be a good man. Here’s his story.

Role Reversal

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The stay-at-home dad is becoming more common … and that’s a good thing.

“Men being called on to be protectors is gone along with the 20th century.”

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This is a comment by Transhuman on the post “Providence Girl Beaten While Neighbor Videotapes”.

Open Discussion: Is It Possible To Be A Good Man And a Professional Success?

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Ethics vs Profits… Work Time vs Family Time… How do you make it work?

Homo’s Odyssey

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An unexpected breakdown on a family trip gave William Lucas Walker and his husband a chance to teach their kids what real family values are.

Post-Partum Depression in Men: It’s Real

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Lauren Hale insists that men can, and often do, suffer from a form of Post-Partum Depression. But there is hope.

When Will Parenting Be Seen As Gender-Neutral?

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When it comes to parenting, Al Watts is sick of being seen as the second string.