New fathers are familiar with the healing power of a pat on the back. And this week, dads got few that hit the proverbial spot. Back in February, we were proud to welcome Dove to speak with fathers about … Read More
FoF: Dropping the Needle
When you think of songs about fatherhood, all too often the first to come to mind is Harry Chapin’s Cat’s in the Cradle. Which, for most of us, is the parent’s ultimate cautionary tale, the soundtrack … Read More
FoF: Show Us Your “Movember Eve” Costumes!
October is full of surprises, and while that may be especially true in an election year, it’s even more so for baseball fans in Chicago and Cleveland, who’ve waited a collective 176 years for a … Read More
The Words on the Bus Go Round and Round
The video and audio have been everywhere, a shockwave that everyone, to some degree or another, has felt. The political fallout has been extraordinary, but we choose to focus on what this tape means to … Read More
Fatherhood on Friday: The Quiet After Father’s Day
By many accounts, this year’s Father’s Day was a roaring success. If you’re new dad Dustin Johnson, for example (see below), you won your first major golf championship: If you’re co-founder John Pacini, you were … Read More
Fatherhood on Friday: The force is the Force (of course, of course)
This week has been a true force for good. (Or, a Force for good.) We were able to announce two Presenting Sponsors: LEGO Systems (back for its fourth conference!) and Meta Wellness. And, AND: If we … Read More
Fatherhood on Friday: Porchlights, princesses, and passionate Pakistanis
This week offered us a lot of dad-specific content (and our new “Porchlight Posts” section below), so let’s dive right in. Current events continue to lead to lots of hard conversations between parents and children. Over … Read More