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.
Parenting
What You're Teaching Your Kid By Sneaking Candy into Movie Theaters
Our adult behavior is the real instructor of children.
When Little Eyes Watch Us Give Our Own Parent the Cold Shoulder
Navigating parenting with my kids when I didn't respect my father.
I Went to 11 Schools as a Kid. My Son Shouldn’t Have To.
By never knowing stability, I learned its immeasurable value.
Please Stop Telling Your Kids to Have a Plan B
There’s a difference between being practical and killing dreams.
New Dads: Beware of the Astronomical Cost of Daycare
Lots of parents have weighed the costs and benefits and found childcare costs unworkable
Are Black Mothers Ruining Their Boys?
Exploring the pitfalls of this maternal relationship.
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.
From a Daughter to All Black Dads: Open Up to Us
Whether it’s mental health or other struggles, your hard work informs our own.
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.
To the Fathers Who Suddenly Lose Wrestling Matches to Their Sons
Every father hopes to see his son surpass him. But did it have to happen so soon?
Why Constant Correction Backfires — And What to Do Instead
There's a lesson on letting them struggle.
Bisexual Fathers Can Undo the Damage We Inherit From Our Dads
Owning your sexuality — and recognizing that fatherhood doesn’t need to be about hardness — presents a necessary alternative.
The Art of Outsmarting a Narcissist Co-Parent During the Most Wonderful Time
Navigating their manipulations during the holidays isn’t easy—but with a few clever moves, you can protect your peace and kids’ happiness.
Why 'We Got McDonalds At Home' Was A Triggering Response For Gen Xers
We're trying to not have our kids hear the same thing but inflation at the house that Ronald built is making it difficult
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.
I Wrote a Product Review of My 12-Year-Old Son
The pros and cons of raising a preteen.
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
I Have to Report My Trans Student
I’m not going to do it
Proud Papa Usher Raymond Runs a Disciplined Household
The R&B legend wasn’t raised by his father and only got to know him before he passed. He’s making sure his children will never have that experience
Why Pronouns and the World's Problems Are Important to My Gen-Z Son
At 19, he wants to improve the planet, stat, and Gen Xers and Millenials aren't moving fast enough for him.
What Kind of Dad Will You Be When Your Kid Starts Dating?
It's bound to happen. Here’s how you can prepare