Redefining Manhood for My Son
He isn’t sure about his place as a young man in society. He is not alone.
Self
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.
When Little Eyes Watch Us Give Our Own Parent the Cold Shoulder
Navigating parenting with my kids when I didn't respect my father.
TV Dads Taught Me Valuable Lessons About Fatherhood
Today's TV dads are creating their legacy away from the shadow of a predator.
The One Thing I Won’t Miss When I’m Asked to Return to the Office
As many of us bid adieu to working remotely, perhaps there’s a silver lining
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.
All of Your Progress Begins With Honesty
The power of telling the truth to yourself.
Confessions of a Nomadic Hypochondriac
Pain, anxiety. and an attractive doctor made for a hell of a time in Bangkok.
A Middle-Aged Man's Fascination With Death
Don’t think I’m morbid — but I just can’t stop thinking about the end.
Making Friends As a Grown Man Can Feel Impossible—But It's Not
It likely requires intention, inventiveness, and perhaps some input from an artificially intelligent chatbot
Returning to the World After Attempting Suicide
The years following have been the best of my life.
Preparing for Fatherhood Is Impossible. You Should Try Anyway.
Expect the unexpected and embrace the unpredictable as you get ready to have kids.
How to Parent Young Adults
Guiding them as if they're teenagers isn't going to work
Eight Queer Black Men Share Their Coming Out Journeys
"I was ready to live my truth. He wasn’t."
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.
You Should Embrace Your Inner Embarrassing Dad
Making your kids squirm is an important fatherhood tradition.
It’s a Full-Time Job Believing in Yourself
There are no days off on this mission.
I Thought I Was Tired. Turns Out, I Was Burnt Out
When your brain is cooked not even a vacation will get you right.
How Hosting Foster Dogs Is Teaching Me All I Need to Age and Die With Love
The tale of the young dog and old dog (in me).
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.
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.
The Power of Yet
Unlocking growth through one simple word.
All of Your Progress Begins When You Stop Lying to Yourslf
The power of telling the truth to yourself.
Why You Should Engage and Not Scroll in Silence
Because lurking online is the digital version of hiding in the bathroom at a party.
Why You Should Put the Follower Metric Out to Pasture
I’m choosing connection over clout.