Preparing for Fatherhood Is Impossible. You Should Try Anyway.
Expect the unexpected and embrace the unpredictable as you get ready to have kids
Fatherhood
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
New Dads: Beware of the Astronomical Cost of Daycare
Lots of parents have weighed the costs and benefits and found childcare costs unworkable
Here's What AI Samuel L. Jackson Thinks You Should Get Kids for Christmas
We asked an AI robot about gift-buying for children, but with a celebrity's (virtual) touch
How to Discipline Your Kids When You're a Big Ol' Softie
No dad wants to be The Bad Guy, but you should at least strive to be The Fair Guy
Don’t Be Scared to Spook Your Precious Young Children With Horror Films
In our family, scary movies are a rite of passage
Cooking for My Kids Feeds My Soul and Theirs
It can be a quick lunch or an elaborate dinner, but meal prep is meaningful
TV Dads Taught Me Valuable Lessons About Fatherhood
Today's TV dads are creating their legacy away from the shadow of a predator
Would You Pass the Good Dad Test?
If so, stop being so damn hard on yourself, Pops
You Should Embrace Your Inner Embarrassing Dad
Making your kids squirm is an important fatherhood tradition
What Mike Tyson Fears Most in His Fifties
Hip-hop’s first undisputed champion goes deep on aging, parenting, forgiveness, and why he finally stopped killing hawks
Please Don’t Take the Decision to Become a Dad Lightly
An illuminating Reddit thread weighs the pros and cons of having kids
Back-to-School Season Is a Sad Reminder That My Kids Are Growing Up
You'll miss the chaos of supply shopping when it's all over—for good
The Problem With Telling Black Children They Have to Be Twice As Good As White Folks
I don't fault my parents for instilling this ideology in me and my brother. But I won't be passing it down
Dwayne Wade Shares How He Became #DadGoals
Love and acceptance were passed down from father to son
Why Naming a Child Can Be Complicated for Black Parents
Thanks for everything, systemic racism
J. Cole's Approach to Fatherhood Is Inspiring
A rare new interview with the Dreamville founder offers solid wisdom for dads
My Newborn Baby Is Full of Crap
The joys, worries, and wonders of fatherhood
My Estranged Father Just Died and My Feelings Are Complicated
How do you grieve someone you barely knew?
Akon’s Purpose Is Much Bigger Than Music
The global superstar reflects on fatherhood, philanthropy, and learning to live in the moment
How Cormega Survived Beef, a Bid, and Blacklisting to Become an Underground King
The Queens rapper speaks on the road to his new album, ‘The Realness II’
Saying Goodbye to Scarface, Again
After years of the Houston icon hinting at retirement, health issues have made the end seem nearer than ever. Here’s what happened at one of Face Mob’s final(?) concerts.
Kevin Hart and Jay-Z Just Dropped a Blueprint for Discussing Daddy Issues
The two superstars go deep on how they've healed from paternal voids
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 31 Best Black Sitcom Dads on TV
Happy Father’s Day to the dads out there — fictional and otherwise
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
Depression Won't Be the Death of Me
Fatherhood is hard enough when you’re not battling a war within. One man shares his redemption story.
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
Soul Music Gave Me Surrogate Fathers — Then Helped Me to Know My Own
Growing up, old-school soul…
6 Things Your Dad Actually Wants for Father’s Day, Ranked
The only gift guide that matters