The Fitness Issue
Fast fitness goals are fleeting. Fatherly’s Fitness Issue instead offers a deep exploration of sports, activities, and places that will get you functionally fit for life.
Fit After 40
Finding My Forever Fitness
Personal bests and competition are motivational — when you’re kid-free and fit. At a certain point, it’s time to give up the fighting spirit. What then?
Priorities
How To Stay Fit With 6 Of The World’s Busiest Dads
The fitness routines and philosophies of six very busy and accomplished dads — what they do, how they make time, and why it matters.
The Best Damn Sneakers To Wear With The Best Damn Jeans
Winter is a time for heavyweight jeans and high top sneakers. Here’s one take on that perfect combo.
How To Be More Intentional In Every Area of Your Life
Becoming more intentional takes a plan, effort, and some sacrifice. But the end result — being more deliberate in your actions — is worth it.
15 Years Later, The Greatest Stop Motion Duo Will Finally Get A New Movie
Yes! Wallace and Gromit are back.
4 Smoked Cocktail Recipes To Take Your Home Bartending To A New Level
Smoking cocktails is an easy — and impressive — skill to learn. Here’s how to get started, and some game-upping recipes from top mixologists.
The Advice Therapists Give Couples Who Have Fallen Out Of Love
Here are the words of wisdom experts tell clients who feel that the spark is no longer there.
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Just How Much Testosterone Do Men Really Need? New Study Sparks A Fiery Debate
Some doctors question a new proposed age-based cutoff for low T. Not everyone is on board.
Your Attention Span Is Dying — This Is How You Save It
An attention span researcher explains why our attention spans are dying and how to regain control of them. (Stick with us here!)
What Makes A Happy Marriage? Data Shows The Answer Is Changing
In 1939, men and women thought that partners who were chaste and dependable would give them a happy marriage. A lot has changed since then.
This 10-Minute Hack Can Help You Feel Way More Energized
Non-sleep deep rest is an energizing hack that supposedly is more restorative than a nap. But is NSDR all it's cracked up to be?
How To Get To Sleep When You Can’t: 7 Tips For Powering Down Your Brain
In the moment, it can feel impossible to lull your body to sleep. But it is possible. Here's how to make it happen.
Food & Drink
5 Seriously Great Scotch Cocktails To Sip This Winter
Duff Goldman’s S’more Cookies Are Everything A Cookie Should Be
9 Ways To Take Your Old Fashioned To New Heights
You’ll Want To Make Chef Luis Guevara Salgado’s Caldo Tlalpeño Again And Again
Mezcal Is So Much More Than You Think
Looking Back
The Behavior I Wish I Modeled For My Kids Sooner
You’re your kids’ best example. There’s no better time to start showing them why.
Drinks
5 Seriously Great Scotch Cocktails To Sip This Winter
From a smoky hot toddy to an herbaceous riff on the classic Penicillin, these cocktails put the beloved whisky front and center.
Good Intentions
What It Takes To Be More Intentional
Becoming more intentional takes a plan, effort, and some sacrifice. But the end result — being more deliberate in your actions — is worth it.
Dad Special
David Chang’s Salmon Rice Bowl Recipe Is Damn Delicious
Duff Goldman’s S’more Cookies Belong In Your Holiday Rotation
How A Michelin-Starred Chef Makes Roast Chicken For His Daughter
This Mole Chicken Enchiladas Recipe Is Sure To Become A Family Favorite
Patrick Dempsey Breaks The Spell
McDreamy, Prince Charming, Mr. Right. Onscreen, Patrick Dempsey epitomizes the charmed leading man. But off? He’s just a dad, husband, and man who’s trying to figure it all out.
Meet The World's Oldest Goodest Dog, Decades-Old Bobi
Bobi has been recognized as the World's Oldest Living Dog by Guinness World Records, so he's clearly also the world's goodest dog.
Baby Grunts Are A Red Flag That No Parent Should Ignore
It maybe be constipation, but experts say there’s a good chance it could be something much worse.
11 Date Night Ideas That Don’t Suck
A bunch of parents filled us in on their favorite date-night rituals with their spouses.
I Really Miss The Pizza Hut Buffets Of The ‘90s
Few restaurants dare to combine all-you-can-eat pudding and pizza. It’s a shame, really.
Your Wife Is Not Your Best Friend. Thinking She Is Can Kill Your Marriage.
Drawing a distinction between friendship and marriage is important for the success of the latter, experts warn.
23 Damn Good Pieces Of Marriage Advice All Couples Should Read
Want a happy marriage? Understanding this advice — offered by therapists, relationship experts, and other professionals — can help.
A Good Childhood Is Better Than A Perfect One
In an attempt to keep children happy now, many parents may be failing to help children develop the skills to pursue happiness for the rest of their lives.
Saddle Up! '1923' Season 2 Is Coming
Will Harrison Ford be back?
How I Learned To Forgive My Father’s Addiction
The trauma of a parent's addiction can cause a lot of pain to a child. Here’s how I overcame the bitterness and anger to find something close to forgiveness.
Widespread Recall Of Kid's Pajamas Due To Flammability Hazard: What To Know
A company specializing in children’s wear, sold exclusively on Amazon, has issued a voluntary recall for approximately 13,000 children’s robes.
No, A Father Cannot ‘Babysit’ His Own Kids
Please stop saying this.
These Are the Most Popular Kids’ Shows in America
We don't make the rules.
7 Ways To Stand Out When You’re Working Remotely
It can be easy to fade into the background when you’re working remotely and most of the staff isn’t. Here are some tactics to help you stay visible.
I Lost My Mind At This Customer Who Was Rude To The Cashier For No Reason
"By then, people were starting to clamor around – I probably ended up as a video on YouTube somewhere."
The Moment I Realized I’d Be OK as a Parent After Losing My Wife
Jason, a 37-year-old recently widowed dad from Atlanta, explains how he stepped up for his daughter on a rocky flight.
I Bribed My Kid’s Way Into an Elite Preschool. I Don’t Regret It.
Reading about college admissions scandal has been a sort of odd experience for me.
