Writing a news digest this week feels redundant, since the U.S. election has dominated the news (and made it so indigestible). As the results shake out and the holidays approach, we’re already thinking ahead to … Read More
Hot Take: The Robert Kardashian Hologram Is Kool
When Kim Kardashian turned 40 last week, her husband (a musical performer of some renown) had a particular quandary: What do you get for the woman who could look at a list of 30 things … Read More
Why Shouldn’t Dads Kiss Their Sons?
We owe a great debt to John Cardillo for unleashing the full power of the Streisand Effect on one of our culture’s most ridiculous hangups: Men expressing affection. Absolutely. https://t.co/NvSuEZk6C7— Dad 2.0 (@dad2summit) October 22, … Read More
Every Follicle Is Part of the Solution
Now that Dad 2.0 Digital is over, we’re focused on the reality of what’s next. And that can seem a daunting chore, since each day can feel like an ever-lengthening to-do list. Projects to complete … Read More
Recapping Dad 2.0 Digital: Almost Better Than the Real Thing
This week’s Fatherhood on Friday is a bit of a switcheroo, as we’re forgoing the usual roundup of dad news and content in favor of a few reflections about our first online event: Dad 2.0 … Read More
Dad 2.0 Digital: How It’s All Going To Happen
After months of prep and anticipation, we’re finally on the doorstep of Dad 2.0 Digital! The event starts Wednesday, September 30, with our customary Newbie Seminar (and now Tech Review, featuring the desktop interface and … Read More
What We’ll Be Talking About at Dad 2.0 Digital
We love it when a plan comes together, even when the plan seems rather preposterous on its surface. A conference without contact? We hear you, but we also saw firsthand this week at Mom 2.0 … Read More
Paid Leave Policies Need To Treat Men Like Women
In 1965, David Letterman was a geeky undergrad at Ball State University with a neck-beard and a radio show. And parental leave of any type was a wisp of an idea among second-wave feminists who … Read More
When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Make COVID Camp
We interrupt your normal fetid slurry of garbage news to offer a hearty “Good On Ya” to a dad whose can-do spirit shone particularly brightly this week. This was a man, a father of two … Read More
Risks Are Vital. Except When They’re Too Risky.
Every dad needs to teach his kids how to calculate risk, especially now that we know paving your child’s way through a risk-free life makes an adult who can’t manage danger. Whenever you can, get … Read More