JD Roberto asks: What can the fathers of children lost in other American tragedies—Oklahoma City, Columbine—teach us in their responses to grief?
How to Talk to Your Children About Gay Parents, By a Gay Parent
March 26, 2013 By 10 Comments
Jerry Mahoney offers a list of techniques to teach children about accepting different types of families.
Plum Island
February 25, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Norm Appel was terrified to have children while drinking and taking pills. He discovered why.
The Myth of the Normal Family Unit
December 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Corina Connell hosts a conversation among her co-parents on the evolving nature of the family unit.
“Loss of money is used as ‘proof’ that a man is not doing his job.”
August 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment
This is a comment by Danny on the Comment of the Day: “There is a tendency in our culture for the men who raise children to be devalued.”
There Is No Sterility Parenting
July 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Every day since Ryan W. Bradley became a father, he has worked at embracing the messiness of life.
“Why should all children be forced to participate in sports? Should all children be forced to play band instruments, take ballet or play chess?”
July 8, 2012 By 23 Comments
This comment was by Bill, on the post “Our Schools Are Failing: Why We Need to Engage Boys Where They Are”
6 Strategies for Co-parenting Before Divorce
May 6, 2012 By 3 Comments
Co-parenting within an intact family requires strategies to support parents’ work-life balance in less gendered ways, says Lisa D’Annolfo Levey.
Video: Pastor Tells Parents to Punch Girlish Sons
May 3, 2012 By 29 Comments
In one minute and 45 seconds Pastor Sean Harris explains why some variations of religion may not be the best influence on the way children should be raised.
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.
Through a Father’s Eyes: Artist Captures His Children’s Lives From Birth To Adolescence in 3 Minutes
April 23, 2012 By 2 Comments
Frans Hofmeester shot footage of his daughter every week of her life, from infancy to 12 years old. It is breathtaking to behold the way a tiny little baby changes to an adolescent right in front of her father’s eyes.
Parenting Advice You Won’t Find in a Book
December 22, 2011 By 3 Comments
Steven Axelrod shares his experiences as a father and the lessons not found in parenting manuals.
Paternal Instinct
December 14, 2011 By 9 Comments
Ken Solin proves that men are capable of great devotion, fidelity, and nurturing.
Shut Mouth: Please, Stop Giving Me Your Parenting Advice
December 6, 2011 By 32 Comments
Loved-ones and strangers wanting to pet your baby comes with the territory, but please curb the undesired parenting advice, Charlie Capen writes.
Man-to-Man with The Ultimate Warrior
November 15, 2011 By 16 Comments
“The truth about me is much more than what you think you know.”
“Fatherhood in 2013 means what exactly?”
This is a comment by Tom B on the comment of the day: “There is a loss of fatherhood as a role for men to aspire to, which is troubling.”