You know what was weird about 2019? After 180 years, the meaning of “OK” changed from “I agree” to “Whatever. Go away now.” If up is down, facts are opinions, and OK is not OK, … Read More
Fatherhood on Friday: Using Adversity Right
If you’ve detected a recent theme in our lead Fatherhood on Friday stories (the college admissions scandal, feeling judged, building character), it’s been the importance of exposing our kids to adversity and helping them learn … Read More
FoF: It’s Still All About the Writing
It started on a stage in Houston in 2013 when five invited writers read for an audience of appreciative peers. The Dad 2.0 Spotlight Readers were a highlight of our third event, and they’ve become … Read More
FoF: All Inked Up, and Everywhere To Go
He walked into the tattoo studio armed with years of planning and a forearm’s length of fresh real estate. The idea of a quill pen tattoo had persisted in Whit Honea‘s head for at least … Read More
FoF: It’s You We Like
One of the first topics we ever tackled at Dad 2.0 was the depiction of dads on TV, and how art has as much power to influence life as to imitate it. The Emmy organizers … Read More
FoF: Smells Like School Spirit
Summer is more than a season, it is a state of mind. Summer takes a load off, and maybe a little more if you’re lucky. For our kids, it is a time of exploration and … Read More
FoF: Change is a Constant Thing
It’s Inauguration Day, and we get the impression we’ll all remember where we were when the 45th President took his oath of office. Whether you’re applauding on the grandstand today or protesting at a march … Read More
FoF: A Respectful Rebuttal to Tina Turner
Given our two big news stories this week, announcing our first round of Speakers and the return of Dove Men+Care as our Title Sponsor for the fifth consecutive year, we’re thinking a lot about the heroes among us. … Read More
Fatherhood on Friday: Hundred Days, Happy Farsdag, and Hairy Voltron
ICYMI, we reached the 100 Days Out milestone toward Dad 2.016 this week! Where does the time go? As we enter Movember’s midsection, we want to remind you that the #MovemberDads team needs your help. … Read More