October is a month that warms my heart, because it’s when people remember those who have been punched in the face by Cancer.
Gender Stereotypes: Why Masculinity is Defined for You, and Not by You
When psychologists, sociologists, and other social scientists describe behavior as sex-based, they also create barriers around masculinity.
When psychologists, sociologists, and other social scientists describe behavior as sex-based, they also create barriers around masculinity.
Looking Back: The 7 Pieces of Advice I Would Give a Younger Me
At 36, I worried that I should be more like I was at 21.
At 36, I worried that I should be more like I was at 21.
Sometimes Kids’ Needs Don’t Come First—and That’s OK
The problem with children coming first is that children will always take more—and if you, as the parent, don't learn to say when; when becomes never.
The problem with children coming first is that children will always take more—and if you, as the parent, don’t learn to say when; when becomes never.
Why in the Hell Would You Ever Travel With Children?
Tales from the trenches.
Embed from Getty Images — It was hour 23 of traveling. Our plane had been delayed for an hour in Addis Ababa, and that had set off a cascade of compounding delays, exhausting layovers, and disrupted sleep that had now lasted for the better part of what felt like an eternity. The lead flight attendant…
I Deserve a Ribbon no Matter how Bad I am, Dammit!—In Defense of Participation Ribbons.
If you want my participation medal, you'll have to run me down and I can run pretty far. What do you think my medal's for?
If you want my participation medal, you’ll have to run me down and I can run pretty far. What do you think my medal’s for?
Stitching Together Masculinity: How ‘Art’ Changed My Perspective on Fatherhood
I may not be able to emulate the correct version of masculinity, but I can step back and make space for his to unfold.
I may not be able to emulate the correct version of masculinity, but I can step back and make space for his to unfold.
Point/Counterpoint: Is It OK for Liberal White Men to De-Friend Over Politics?
Jude Mikal and Michael Kasdan present competing views on how to navigate politics on Facebook.
Jude Mikal and Michael Kasdan present competing views on how to navigate politics on Facebook.
Sweep Him Off His Feet!
Rewriting the rules for romance in gender-egalitarian couples.
Rewriting the rules for romance in gender-egalitarian couples.
3 Tactics That Will Always Destroy Political Discourse
Will the use of these tactics by progressives cost Hillary the election?
Will the use of these tactics by progressives cost Hillary the election?
Mom Privilege: Women are Breaking Through the Glass Ceiling at Work, But Leaving Barriers for Fathers Firmly Intact
Domestic culture is one created by women and for women - and that it is a culture that can leave stay-at-home dads feeling misplaced.
Domestic culture is one created by women and for women – and that it is a culture that can leave stay-at-home dads feeling misplaced.
Parenting and Creating a Culture of Constructive Anger
Why I feel a moral obligation to discipline in public exactly how I discipline at home.
Why I feel a moral obligation to discipline in public exactly how I discipline at home.
Handling with Care: An Alternative Perspective on Helicopter Parenting
A dad reconsiders
Jude Mikal does not really behave as a “helicopter parent” but he is finding that he is opening up to the benefits of that parent style. Here is why.