Fatherly

Dec. 1, 2023

Toy Awards

Sponsored

The Toys We’ve Played With All Year Long

ByFatherly

Fatherly’s toys of the year aren’t shiny, new, untested playthings — they’re what our kids came back to over and over again all year long.

Travel

Families Who Ski Shouldn’t Sleep on the Epic Pass

ByTyghe Trimble

The multi-mountain Epic Pass is essential for skiing families — and your last chance to get one is December 3rd.

Old Friends

Your Favorite Rocky Movie Isn't Actually The Film You Remember At All

ByMark Edlitz

Why the Rocky IV’s director’s cut can’t really replace the original.

Parenting

K.I.S.S.

This Baby Name Trend Has No Time For You Elizabeths

screen time

This Reddit Thread Might Have Solved Screen Time For Parents

Attach This

Kourtney And Travis Plan To Use Attachment Parenting. Hold Your Judgment.

Raising Boys

Want To Raise Better Boys? Start With Chores

Fatherly Icons

Gavin Rossdale Isn’t Watching The Days Go By

ByJames Grebey

The legendary frontman of Bush reflects on the wild ‘90s, parenting today, and what it means to even release a “Greatest Hits” record.

Food Traditions

What Chefs Serve For The Holidays

ByFatherly

From a beloved cheese ball and whole-roasted cauliflower to beef bourguignon and the best almond brittle you’ll ever bite into, here’s what the pros serve at their holiday table.

Watch This

This Moving New Netflix Documentary Is A Must-Watch For All Parents

ByTyler Santora

The Dads shows what happens when dads come together.

Men's Health

Scientists Have Revealed A Clear Culprit For Decreased Sperm Counts

ByTyler Santora

Research points to real ways to reduce your exposure.

Education

Why The Hell Are 300,000 Preschoolers Getting Expelled Each Year?

ByChristian Dashiell

There’s just no excuse.

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Fatherly Originals

Fatherly Icons

Gavin Rossdale Isn’t Watching The Days Go By

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LeVar Burton Looks To The Next Generation

Feature Profile

Kai Lenny Is Chasing The World’s Biggest Waves — And Now, Twins

Cool Dads

Joshua Jackson’s Mightiest Role

Cool Dads

Josh Duhamel Is Ready To Do It All Again

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Jeffrey Wright Makes Every Role Count

All Of Legend

John Legend Has More Love To Give

Profile

Daniel Handler Works His Melancholy Magic

Cool Dads

Mark Wahlberg and Kevin Hart Make Their Own Time

Cool Dads

Patrick Dempsey Breaks The Spell

Interview

In Todd Snyder We Trust

Parenting

Why Kids Hit Each Other — And How To Respond When They Do

ByChristian Dashiell

It doesn’t mean your child’s a bully. But you can’t just let it slide either.

Portrait of lonely kid at the playground sitting on a soccer ball.
Youth Sports

Kids Are Quitting Youth Sports In Droves — And We Finally Know Why

ByChristian Dashiell

Sports are good for kids, but too many external forces are kicking them off fields and courts.

A dad sitting on a couch with his child in his lap, using a cell phone.
Men's Health

Woah, Your Phone Really Could Be Hurting Your Sperm

ByElizabeth Hlavinka

A large new study finds a link between cell phone use and one important men’s health outcome.

Neurodiversity

ADHD More Common In Younger Kids, But Study Finds The Diagnosis Sticks

ByTyler Santora

The youngest kids are way more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD than their peers, but it doesn’t seem to be a mistake.

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Product Safety

This Popular Sensory Toy Might Be Banned For Good

ByChristian Dashiell

After over a decade of warnings and recalls, one congressperson has proposed an all-out ban.

Help Yourself

Advice

Be More Likable

Response Unit

Give The Response They Need

Life

Let Go Of Resentment

Life

Be Kinder To Yourself

Life

Handle A Setback

Life

Improve Your Patience

Dad Bod

If You Can Pull Off This Workout Move, You’re In Damn Fine Shape

And if you can’t, we’ve got your back.

Dad Bod

The 20 Best Quick And Easy At-Home Workout Moves

Runner's High

Is Weed What’s Missing From Your Workout Routine?

Dad Bod

To Get Fitter And Faster, Try 10-20-30 Interval Training

Tale As Old As Time

22 Years Later, One Hidden Gem At Disneyland Is Suddenly Closing — But You Can Still Go See It

Out with the old? Or out with a classic?

Travel

Families Who Ski Shouldn’t Sleep on the Epic Pass

Show Your Kids!

One Of The Most Prolific Meteor Shower Of The Year Is Coming Soon — Start Planning Now

Don't Look Up

The 2024 Total Solar Eclipse Is Worth Traveling For. Here's Where To Go

Food Traditions

What Chefs Serve For The Holidays

From a beloved cheese ball and whole-roasted cauliflower to beef bourguignon and the best almond brittle you’ll ever bite into, here’s what the pros serve at their holiday table.

The Dad Special

Kevin Pang’s Cold Sesame Noodle Recipe Is Pure Comfort

Dad Special

Andrew Zimmern's Butter-Fried Chicken Is A Crazy Good Family Meal

The Dad Special

These Nutella Stuffed Crepes Are The Perfect Saturday Morning Breakfast

Bank Of Dad

How To Ask Your Parents For Money Without Feeling Like A Child

Asking for a loan from your parents is never easy, especially when you’re a parent yourself. Here’s how.

Money

The Secret to Asking for a Cost of Living Raise

Life

18 Lessons Financially Savvy Parents Teach Their Kids About Money

Money

How to Borrow Money From Your Parents Or In-Laws Without Making It Weird

Rome Dads

Jason Momoa's SNL "Rome Song" Is Everything Right Now

Every dude, parent, and even little kid can relate to this one.

The Kwisatz Horse-erach

Timothée Chalamet Hilariously Brought Back One Of The Most Wholesome SNL Jokes Ever

Read Together

Seinfeld's Day Of Nothing Lets Parents Share Timeless Humor With Kids

Watch This!

The 3 Most Hilarious And Totally Dadcore Nate Bargatze Sketches From SNL

Food & Drink

Drinks

How To Make The Best Irish Coffee

The Dad Special

Chef Alex Stupak’s Dirty Rice Recipe Is A Perfect One-Pot Dinner

Mix It Up

How To Make The Best Old Fashioned You've Ever Had

Dad Special

Andrew Zimmern's Butter-Fried Chicken Is A Crazy Good Family Meal

Drinks

The Original Mai Tai Recipe Deserves Your Attention

This Bud's For You

This One Habit Is The Key To Better Friendships

ByVirginia Pelley

It's no secret that many men struggle to maintain or even build strong friendships. Bucking the trend is essential — and easier if you do this.

Self

5 Helpful Things To Do When You Can’t Stop Worrying About The Future

ByJeremy Brown

It’s about learning how to worry more productively.

Food Traditions

What Chefs Serve For The Holidays

ByFatherly

From a beloved cheese ball and whole-roasted cauliflower to beef bourguignon and the best almond brittle you’ll ever bite into, here’s what the pros serve at their holiday table.

Dad Special

Food Traditions

What Chefs Serve For The Holidays

The Dad Special

Kevin Pang’s Cold Sesame Noodle Recipe Is Pure Comfort

Dad Special

Andrew Zimmern's Butter-Fried Chicken Is A Crazy Good Family Meal

The Dad Special

These Nutella Stuffed Crepes Are The Perfect Saturday Morning Breakfast

Read This
Bob Odenkirk Shows Us What Happens When Parents Take Their Kids’ Ideas Seriously

In collaboration with his daughter, Erin, on a new book of kids’ poetry, Bob Odenkirk argues that parents should make more stuff with their kids.

Game Time

7 Fun Games For Couples Who Really Want To Get To Know Each Other

ByGraham Techler

Whether you want to learn more about one another or stretch your comfort zone a bit more, these games will get you talking.