A Note to My Father, on His Deathbed
A son navigates the painful memories of their relationship, filled with misplaced gifts and unanswered questions.
Fatherhood
No Forgiveness for My Father, Who Abused My Mother
Haunted by memories of my father's violence and addiction, I struggle with the growing expectation to forgive and reconnect.
Your Kids Need to Learn About Money Before It's All Gone
Financial education can be as important (albeit less awkward) than the birds & bees talk.
Redefining Manhood for My Son
He isn’t sure about his place as a young man in society. He is not alone.
Never Buy Flowers For a Married Woman
This and many other important lessons my dad taught me.
Black Men and the Shame of Absenteeism
There are long-held beliefs that Black men are absent in the lives of their children. This should not be a sweeping statement.
Fatherhood’s All Love and Sunshine Until You Screw Up the Car Seat
Chubby baby thighs: 1. Me: 0.
What are the Expectations of a Black Father?
What does it mean to be a Black man in modern society?
What You're Teaching Your Kid By Sneaking Candy into Movie Theaters
Our adult behavior is the real instructor of children.
TV Dads Taught Me Valuable Lessons About Fatherhood
Today's TV dads are creating their legacy away from the shadow of a predator.
The Official Dad’s Sanity Guide for the Holidays
It's a stressful time, but you can do this.
Would You Pass the Good Dad Test?
If so, stop being so damn hard on yourself, Pops
New Dads: Beware of the Astronomical Cost of Daycare
Lots of parents have weighed the costs and benefits and found childcare costs unworkable
News Flash: Gay Dads Can Be Toxic Too
I always laughed at the word ‘toxic,’ but this Facebook group was a real wake-up call.
The Beauty and Burdens of Cordial Co-Parenting
My ex and I have set aside our problems for our children’s sake. The real challenge is getting our friends and family to understand
The 4 Things You'll Miss Most When Your Kid's Nightmare Toddler Years Are Over
Yes, raising young children can be challenging. But here's why you should savor those times.
Preparing for Fatherhood Is Impossible. You Should Try Anyway.
Expect the unexpected and embrace the unpredictable as you get ready to have kids.
Kids Drive You Crazy, and Then They Just Drive You
The driver's permit rite of passage is a big one—both for you and for your teen.
How to Parent Young Adults
Guiding them as if they're teenagers isn't going to work
The Burden of Black Dads Who Grew Up Fatherless
Society doesn’t expect much from Black men, which makes showing up as fathers that much more crucial.
My Son Never Wants to Meet His Father, and I Celebrate That Life Choice
Sometimes, for fathers who abandon their children, there’s no coming back.
My Estranged Father Just Died and My Feelings Are Complicated
How do you grieve someone you barely knew?
You Should Embrace Your Inner Embarrassing Dad
Making your kids squirm is an important fatherhood tradition.
A Portrait Of Grief As An Elderly Black Man
My mother is dying and it's killing my father to watch his wife wither.
On Being a Better Dad Than I Had
I didn’t have my pops around growing up. That’s why I’m doing it differently.
A Portrait Of A Black Man In A Midlife Crisis
There are no how-to books and few examples for black men on how we are supposed to age gracefully in America, so we go at it alone.
A Black Father’s Fight to Keep It Together — When Suicide Seems the Easiest Escape
Fatherhood is hard enough when you’re not battling a war within. One man shares his redemption story.
My Son Failed the Chicken Wing Test
I grew up knowing you clean the bone or go hungry. He grew up eating organic blueberries. Turns out, that gap’s harder to bridge than I thought.
It's OK to Call Your Father, Daddy
Come to Daddy’s wacky take on masculinity and love
Grey’s Anatomy’s Favorite Family Man Parents Like His Mama
Jason George's mother taught him to think before presenting ideas. His children are the beneficiaries