Toy Awards
The Toys We’ve Played With All Year Long
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
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
Why the Rocky IV’s director’s cut can’t really replace the original.
Gavin Rossdale Isn’t Watching The Days Go By
The legendary frontman of Bush reflects on the wild ‘90s, parenting today, and what it means to even release a “Greatest Hits” record.
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.
This Moving New Netflix Documentary Is A Must-Watch For All Parents
The Dads shows what happens when dads come together.
Scientists Have Revealed A Clear Culprit For Decreased Sperm Counts
Research points to real ways to reduce your exposure.
Why The Hell Are 300,000 Preschoolers Getting Expelled Each Year?
There’s just no excuse.
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Fatherly Originals
Gavin Rossdale Isn’t Watching The Days Go By
LeVar Burton Looks To The Next Generation
Kai Lenny Is Chasing The World’s Biggest Waves — And Now, Twins
Joshua Jackson’s Mightiest Role
Josh Duhamel Is Ready To Do It All Again
Jeffrey Wright Makes Every Role Count
John Legend Has More Love To Give
Daniel Handler Works His Melancholy Magic
Mark Wahlberg and Kevin Hart Make Their Own Time
Patrick Dempsey Breaks The Spell
In Todd Snyder We Trust
Why Kids Hit Each Other — And How To Respond When They Do
It doesn’t mean your child’s a bully. But you can’t just let it slide either.
Kids Are Quitting Youth Sports In Droves — And We Finally Know Why
Sports are good for kids, but too many external forces are kicking them off fields and courts.
Woah, Your Phone Really Could Be Hurting Your Sperm
A large new study finds a link between cell phone use and one important men’s health outcome.
ADHD More Common In Younger Kids, But Study Finds The Diagnosis Sticks
The youngest kids are way more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD than their peers, but it doesn’t seem to be a mistake.
This Popular Sensory Toy Might Be Banned For Good
After over a decade of warnings and recalls, one congressperson has proposed an all-out ban.
Food & Drink
How To Make The Best Irish Coffee
Chef Alex Stupak’s Dirty Rice Recipe Is A Perfect One-Pot Dinner
How To Make The Best Old Fashioned You've Ever Had
Andrew Zimmern's Butter-Fried Chicken Is A Crazy Good Family Meal
The Original Mai Tai Recipe Deserves Your Attention
This Bud's For You
This One Habit Is The Key To Better Friendships
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
It’s about learning how to worry more productively.
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.
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.