Preparing for Fatherhood Is Impossible. You Should Try Anyway.
Expect the unexpected and embrace the unpredictable as you get ready to have kids
Parenting
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
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
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
This Fatal First-Day-of-School Bus Accident Is a Parent's Worst Nightmare
A child was ejected from the bus and pronounced dead at the scene
Ne-Yo Should Really Listen to His Publicist
After apologizing for transphobic comments, the singer threw caution to the wind and doubled down
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
Want to Break Your Kids' Candy Addiction? We Recommend Mustard Skittles
The new Skittles flavor from French's is a dirty dad trick we fully endorse
Who Could've Guessed Putting Sharks in a Tub With Children Was Dangerous?
Ironic Baby Shark toys are recalled after injuring kids
How to Raise a Literal Superhero, According to Miles Morales' Parents
Brian Tyree Henry and Luna Lauren Velez reflect on the parenting gems to be found in 'Across the Spider-Verse'
Would You Let Your Child Get Weight Loss Surgery?
Parents of obese kids must grapple with the idea that this is a viable medical option
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
The Never-Ending Terror of My Kid's School Going Into Lockdown
Your heart stops, your brain goes to the dark place, and you wonder if your family is next
J. Cole's Approach to Fatherhood Is Inspiring
A rare new interview with the Dreamville founder offers solid wisdom for dads
You Almost Killed My Wife
My partner's traumatic pregnancy and childbirth showed me the horrors of medical racism firsthand
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?
What Are the Real Effects of Weed on an Adolescent Brain?
A little weed ain’t never hurt nobody—or did it?
Here’s Everything You Need to Know About RSV, the Viral Outbreak Endangering Young Children
It’s not the new Covid, but it’s still a pretty big deal
‘Rainbow Fentanyl’ Halloween Candy Scare Is Way Overblown
Like razor blades inside of apples, you probably have nothing to worry about
Turns Out, Video Games Might Actually Be Good for Kids
An extensive new study finds they help improve memory and cognitive ability
What You Should Know Before Enrolling Your Child in Kanye West's Donda Academy
“Alexa, play ‘The College Dropout’”
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.