Cameron LeBlanc

Cameron LeBlanc is a contributing editor at Fatherly. A graduate of Emory University and Columbia Journalism School, he spent several years as an educator, including two terms as an AmeriCorps volunteer, before becoming a journalist. He has written about everything from social policy to pop culture for Fatherly and interviewed medical doctors, education experts, and law professors along the way. Cameron lives in Brooklyn with his partner, son, and cat.

Streaming

This David Beckham Docuseries Is a Real-Life Inspiring Sports Story

ByCameron LeBlanc

Save Our Squad shows the soccer great going back to where it all began.

Parenting

One Essential Road Trip Tip From Chivalrous Drivers

ByCameron LeBlanc

Don’t get mad, get courteous.

Date Night

12 Movies Every Couple Can Agree On

ByCameron LeBlanc

Date night movies at home don't have to be a struggle. Here's some time-tested classics, plus some newer favorites.

News

Science Explains Why Emma, Not Emily, Is the Most Popular Baby Name Right Now

ByCameron LeBlanc

A new study explains how baby naming trends happen — and offers a clue for parents without one.

Entertainment

“Strongest Structure” Is the Sweetest Engineering Challenge Around

ByCameron LeBlanc

This article was produced in partnership with ADVERTISEMENT . Stream now, only on Netflix.Ada Twist, ScientistAda TwistSaturdays We S.T.E.M.Prep Time:  Entertainment Time: Energy Expended by Child: What You Need: Gumdrops Toothpicks Coins How to Play: Tallest Tower Build the tallest freestanding tower possible. Once it gets high enough, the tower will get wobbly, and your... View Article

Entertainment

‘Potato Power’ Illuminates Just How Cool Science Can Be

ByCameron LeBlanc

This article was produced in partnership with Ada Twist, Scientist. Stream now, only on Netflix. ADVERTISEMENT While it might be a versatile ingredient, the humble potato isn’t exactly the flashiest food around. But when you and your kid turn a potato into a battery that can power a lightbulb, they’ll never look at the everyday... View Article

Life

The Holidays Are Your Time to Shine—We Can Help You Pick the Perfect Gift

ByCameron LeBlanc

Our quiz will help you find the perfect gift to match your partner's personality.

Entertainment

Build a Homemade Thermometer to Measure the Weather

ByCameron LeBlanc

This article was produced in partnership with Ada Twist, Scientist. Stream now, only on Netflix. ADVERTISEMENT Through this activity and conversation, your child will learn one of the foundations of meteorology and build a device that they can use to measure how warm or cold it is outside. In other words, it’s both an educational,... View Article

News

This Bank Just Proved a 4-Day Work Week Doesn’t Mean Slashing Salaries

ByCameron LeBlanc

The evidence that a four-day workweek is good for employers and employees continues to mount.

Gear

All the Best Cyber Monday Deals on Kitchen Gear and Pots and Pans

ByCameron LeBlanc

There are some excellent deals on everything from chef's knives and blenders to Instant Pots and cookware sets. Here's the best of the best.

Entertainment

How to Throw a Baby Shower for Moms and Dads

ByCameron LeBlanc

Tradition says dads don’t belong at baby showers. Tradition is wrong.

Health

When Do You Find Out the Sex of Your Baby?

ByCameron LeBlanc

Advances in science mean it’s earlier than ever. Here’s what expectant parents need to know.

News

Millions of Americans Are Still Waiting on Their 2020 Tax Returns

ByCameron LeBlanc

If you're one of them, you may be in for a bigger payday. Here's what to know.

Gear

The 5 Tech Gifts the Entire Family Can Use – And Keep Them Safe Online

ByCameron LeBlanc

The best gadgets don't divide families—they bring them together, safely.

News

There’s One Very Good Reason Federal Paid Leave Is Inevitable

ByCameron LeBlanc

Small businesses with state paid leave programs overwhelmingly support the program, and small business support matters.

Entertainment

‘Test Your Taste’ Shows Kids How Taste Actually Works

ByCameron LeBlanc

This article was produced in partnership with Ada Twist, Scientist. Stream now, only on Netflix. ADVERTISEMENT There are only five different kinds of taste buds on the human tongue—sour, salty, sweet, bitter, and umami—so how are people able to tell the difference between thousands of different foods? How can we tell the difference between a... View Article

News

Hooray! Paid Leave, Free Pre-K, and More Just Got Approved by the House

ByCameron LeBlanc

It's an important step forward, but there's a long way to go. So what's next?

News

Dust Off That Broken iPhone. Apple’s Finally Letting You Fix It Yourself

ByCameron LeBlanc

Kid broke your iPad screen again? Don't worry!

News

30,000 More People Just Had Their Student Loan Debt Forgiven — Do You Qualify?

ByCameron LeBlanc

30,000 more people — to the tune of about $2 billion — had their debt forgiven. More are on the way.

News

Justice is Served: Sandy Hook Parents Win Big Against Alex Jones

ByCameron LeBlanc

After years of harassment and threats, Sandy Hook families won big against their principal public tormenter.