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Life

How To Get Through The Day When You're Not Sleeping At Night

By Jen McGuire

Sleep deprivation during the newborn phase is no joke — but there are ways to feel better.

Entertainment

Ricky Bee Is Teaching Dads How To Be Men On TikTok

By Evie Ebert

He’s not using trending audio to chase likes, and he’s definitely not dancing and pointing to things. But people are watching.

Relationships

The 10 Fights You'll Have After Baby

By Christian Dashiell

Whether it's cooking, intimacy, video games, or in-laws — they're classics for a reason, and you're not alone.

Parenting

Babies Aren't Meant For Putting Down

By Andrew Burmon

I had to learn the hard way that my big, chubby baby was a public good. His cheeks are to be kissed and his arm rolls are to be fondled with admiration — even by strangers.

Play

The Paternal Urge To Toss Your Baby

By Christian Dashiell

Is it the precursor to family wrestling matches in the living room or do we just want to get a rise out of our partners?

Real Talk

My Kids Are Incredibly Picky. Here's What They Actually Eat For Breakfast.

By Lauren Davidson

It’s supposed to be the most important meal of the day, so I put a lot of pressure on myself to make sure my kids eat well.

Lifesavers

9 Clever TikTok Breakfast Hacks For When Time Is Flying

By Jilleen Barrett

…and you are most certainly not having fun.

Every Bit Counts

How Do I Get Protein Into My Carb-Loving Kid?

By Elizabeth Narins

After all, protein can be found in the darndest of places.

Portable & Tasty

Busy Parent Breakfast Hack: Put It All In A Tortilla

By Jennifer Garcia

Fill it, wrap it, shove it in a kid’s hand, and you’re out the door.

Good Morning!

Big Weekend Breakfasts Your Kids Will Love

By Yolanda Wikiel

Utterly delight your kids with minimal effort.

Quick & Easy

6 Breakfast Rules A Cookbook Author & Busy Mom Of 3 Swears By

By Alexandra Frost

Bonus: No-muss, no-fuss recipe included.

Inspo Is Served

My Husband Is A Professional Chef. Here's What We Eat At Home For Breakfast.

By Deirdre Kaye

A few tried-and-true faves from our kitchen to yours.

Bon Appétit!

Cookbook Author Priya Krishna Shares Tips For Bringing Global Cuisine To Family Breakfast

By Candace Nagy

We explore what morning mealtime looks like around the world.

Q&A

Hashing Out Life’s Big Questions As A Climber, Surfer, Cook, And, Soon, Therapist

By Matt Berical

What it means to live an inquisitive and emotionally robust life.

Student Loans

If You’re Enrolled In This Student Loan Program, You May Get Forgiveness Early

By Lizzy Francis

The Biden administration is rolling out loan forgiveness this month to qualifying borrowers. Here’s what to know.

Fortnite

Disney Is Getting Into The Fortnite Business — Parents, Get Ready

By Lizzy Francis

Elsa Fortnite Royale?

Men's Health

Yes, Dad’s Drinking May Contribute To Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

By Lauren Vinopal

Men may be able to improve their sperm health and reduce the risk of birth defects if they sober up 90 days before making a baby.

Dad Bod

The Viral Fitness "Beep Test" Will Destroy Your Lungs And Legs

By Jarrod Nobbe

This running challenge doubles as a hardcore cardio workout.

Watch Together

Idris Elba's 'Knuckles' Is The Sonic Series We Didn't Know We Needed

By Ryan Britt

Knuckles isn’t messing around.

Watch Together

Disney Will Drop A Sequel To One Of Its Best Movies Ever — This Year

By Ryan Britt

Moana 2 is coming. You’re welcome.

Mix It Up

How To Make The Best Damn Manhattan You’ve Ever Had

By Stinson Carter

The cocktail is a classic for a reason. Here’s how to stir up one you’ll never be mad at.

Big Games

ESPN And Fox’s New Streaming Service Is Massive — Will It Be Worth It?

By Christian Dashiell

ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery are teaming up to offer the biggest direct-to-consumer sports package ever offered.

Fatherly Icons

Brian Henson Reflects On 'Labyrinth,' 'The Dark Crystal,' & The Legacy Of The Muppets

By Ryan Britt

The son of Jim Henson talks about why the best kids stories have to balance darkness with goofiness.

Health

Colorectal Cancer Is Becoming More Common For People Under 50. But Why?

By Tyler Santora

What you should know about the rise of colorectal cancer in younger adults — and symptoms to look out for.

Screen Time

Too Much TV May Have A Shocking Effect On Toddlers

By Tyler Santora

A new study looks at the link between atypical sensory processing and screen time.

Advice

7 Rules For Successfully Co-Parenting With An Ex You Don’t Get Along With

By Graham Techler

So you tried and tried to make it work but pettiness still prevailed. Here’s how to set boundaries that keep the child-focused relationship civil.

What's In A Name?

This NASCAR Driver Found A Hilarious Way To Win A Classic Baby Name Fight

By Lizzy Francis

This option isn't available for everyone, but Tyler Reddick found a baby-naming argument hack that's next-level.

Parenting

Why Your Gifted Kid Seems Lazy And Unmotivated

By Christian Dashiell

And how to raise them so they have more drive.

Walk Without Rhythm

'Dune' Popcorn Bucket Song Totally Wins Ayo Edebiri’s 'SNL' Episode

By Ryan Britt

Praise Shai-Hulud!

Low T

Low Testosterone May Lead To Early Death. Here's What That Means For You

By Isobel Whitcomb

Low T is linked to early death — but there’s more to the story than just one number.

What's In A Name?

The Future Of Baby Naming Is Here, And It's Genderless

By Lizzy Francis

BabyNames.com CEO Jennifer Moss talks about the names that defined Generation Alpha — and what may come for Generation Beta.

Fatherly Field Test

I’m Not Sure How My Family Ever Traveled Without This Gear Tote

By Stinson Carter

The super-rugged collapsible Rux 70L is light when empty, easy to carry, and perfect for hauling everything from firewood to Legos.

Help Wanted

How I Felt After Finally Attending Therapy, According to 5 Men

By Adam Bulger

While more men attend therapy than ever, it's still a hard sell for many. Here, five once-reluctant men who decided to make the leap share their experience.

Whoa

Did Larry David Owe Elmo An Apology?

By Ryan Britt

Was this too far?

Dad Wisdom

20 Years Later, Oliver Jeffers Is Getting Very Real

By Ryan Britt

With Begin Again, the prolific children’s book author tackles the history of everything.

Dad Hacks

Jason Kelce Says New Dads Need Just These 4 Things In The Delivery Room

By Christian Dashiell

The NFL Pro Bowler shared his essentials for being a supportive partner in the delivery room.

Theme Park Wars

Disney World Could Be Dethroned By An Unexpected Rival In 2025

By Lizzy Francis

Move over, Disney World — a totally new family-friendly theme park experience is on the way.

Deep Breaths

Drew Barrymore Shares The Cheat Code That Transformed Her Parenting

By Christian Dashiell

The actress recently opened up on her talkshow about how parenting expert Dr. Aliza Pressman's advice on self-regulation helps her handle emotional situations.

Talk It Out

Nursery Rhymes Help Babies Learn Language — Even In The Womb

By Tyler Santora

It’s all about the rhythm of your speech.

style

What Should A Dad Smell Like?

By Joshua David Stein

In the ’80s and ’90s most dads bore a strong musk reminiscent of a certain Calvin Klein product. Today, it’s not quite so simple.

What's In A Name?

Patrick Mahomes Is Serious About His Son Carrying On This Baby Name Legacy

By Lizzy Francis

The power of the nickname — and the family name — combine.

Dad Bod

Got 15-Minutes To Spare? This Workout Will Kick Your A$$

By Julia Savacool

You don’t need a ton of time to get an intense workout in — if you put every second to good use.

We Got One

'Ghostbusters' Just Brought Back Their Greatest Villain — And It's Not a Ghost

By Ryan Britt

Frozen Empire looks incredible.

Divorce

8 Ways To Help Make The Transition To Co-Parenting As Smooth As Possible

By Graham Techler

Prioritize these tips and the new version of your parenting relationship will be better for it.

Woof Woof!

Why Do Dogs Wag Their Tails? A New Theory Speaks Volumes

By Tyler Santora

Scientists have two hypotheses why dogs evolved to wag their tails, and one is absolutely adorable.

Watch This

3 Best and Funniest Moments from Dakota Johnson’s Killer SNL Return

By Ryan Britt

She’s back... with a little help from Justin Timberlake.

Two Thumbs Up

25 Years Ago, One Episode Ended A Perfect Era Of TV

By Matthew Kaplowitz

Siskel and Ebert were bigger than the movies they reviewed.

The Big Game

This Super Bowl Parenting Mistake Is Worrisomely Common — But Easy To Correct

By Christian Dashiell

The stress of the game combined with alcohol can lead parents to make this error.

Social Safety Net

What The New Child Tax Credit Would — And Wouldn’t — Do For Families

By Lizzy Francis

A new, expanded bipartisan child tax credit could become law very soon. But it’s different than 2021.

The Dad Special

This Barbecue Fried Rice Is Sweet, Sticky, And Seriously Delicious

By Matt Berical

Bachan's Japanese Barbecue Sauce Founder Justin Gill often makes the comforting dish on frenzied nights.

Old Frenemies

27 Years Ago, One N64 Game Was So Horrible, Even Nostalgia Can’t Save It Now

By Matthew Kaplowitz

Was this game as bad as people say? Well...

The Fatherly Turntable

20 Years Ago, One Album Became The Chill Soundtrack For A Generation

By Ryan Britt

Why Air’s Talkie Walkie is more than that one Lost in Translation song.

The Fatherly Turntable

32 Years Ago, Super Bowl Halftime Wasn’t A Big Deal — Until One Thing Stole The Show

By Christian Dashiell

Remember when the Super Bowl Halftime show wasn’t important? Of course, you don’t.

Old Friends

25 Years Ago, One Underrated Nature Show Drove Kids Wild

By Matthew Kaplowitz

Leapin' lemurs weren't the only reason this show was so popular

Children's Health

Scientists Have Discovered The Likely Culprit Behind Sudden Unexplained Death In Children — So What Now?

By Tyler Santora

New research reveals the “smoking gun” that could be behind sudden unexplained death in children (SUDC).

Youth Sports

Experts Pinpoint How Youth Athletes Can Use Stress To Their Advantage

By Christian Dashiell

Hopefully, these new insights will keep more kids involved with youth sports.

Watch Together

Phew! The New Live-Action 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' Looks Good, Actually

By Tyler Santora

This is gonna be rad.

What's In A Name?

The Baby Names At Risk Of "Extinction" In 2024 Are Shockingly Trendy

By Lizzy Francis

Experts at BabyCenter put together a list of baby names going extinct — and many of them will surprise you.

Wellness

This 20-Minute Mindfulness Practice Is The Key To Better Sleep

By Tyler Santora

And it’s done lying down.

Life

The Small Change That Made A Big Difference In My Well-Being, According to 12 Dads

By Matt Christensen

Big improvements can come from small starts.

Going For The Gold

Michael Phelps Welcomes His 4th Baby — His Name Continues A Unique Family Tradition

By Lizzy Francis

The Phelps family has long given their babies unique first names and traditional middle names. Their newest baby is no exception.

Dad Bod

Fartlek Training Makes Running Fun Again — And Way Harder

By Julia Savacool

Want to raise your running game without soul-sucking repeats? We’ve got a plan for that.

Old Friends

60 Years Ago, One Perfect Kids’ Book Solved The Mystery Of Growing Up

By Matthew Kaplowitz

Harriet the Spy is immortal for a reason.

Level Up

14 Simple Ways To Be A More Interesting Person

By Steve Calechman

It's not about changing who you are — it's about bringing back the unexpected in small, positive ways.

Watch This

These Are The 3 Funniest 'SNL' Sketches From Jacob Elordi's New Episode

By Ryan Britt

The Saltburn star brought SNL into 2024, but he was no match for Ego Nwodim, Reneé Rapp, and two surprise guests.

Digital Wellness

Jason Kelce Shares A Parenting Struggle That’s All Too Relatable

By Christian Dashiell

He’s just like us!

Parenting

The Very Real Appeal Of Slow Parenting

By Christian Dashiell

Fewer obligations and more space for unstructured play and family time? This parenting style forces your hand — and deserves your attention.

Watch Together

Exclusive: 'Wish' Deleted Scene Reveals A Wild 'Frozen' Easter Egg

By Ryan Britt

The adorable Star from Wish almost turned into...Olaf?

Show The Kids!

From Supermoons To A Total Solar Eclipse: How To View All The 2024 Moon Events

By Devan McGuinness

The moon is the real star this year.

Keepy Uppy

Gamers Beat The 'Bluey 'Video Game In 40 Minutes — Here's Their Secret

By Matthew Kaplowitz

Impress your kids by beating Bluey: The Videogame faster than you can say “wackadoo!”

Read Together

60 Years Ago, One Beloved Kids Book Almost Had A Totally Different Hero

By Matthew Kaplowitz

We'll never stop wondering what snozzberries taste like.

EV Days

Hyundai Is Offering A $7,500 EV Credit — But There's A Catch

By Lizzy Francis

You have to act fast.

Trans Kids

Anti-Gender-Affirming Care Laws Constitute Child Abuse, Argues Bombshell Paper

By Tyler Santora

Laws that ban gender-affirming care for trans youth amount to medical neglect and emotional abuse, pediatricians argue in a new paper.

Life

Indoor Cycling Is A Great Workout — Zwift Takes It To A Whole New Level

By Tom Vanderbilt

Whether casual or competitive, this gamified cycling app makes working out at home way more competitive — and fun.

Slime Time

That New 'Ghostbusters' Movie Is Going To Prove The '80s Cartoon Was Weird AF

By Ryan Britt

2024’s Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is taking inspiration from The Real Ghostbusters.

Mix It Up

How To Make The Best Bloody Mary You’ll Ever Drink

By Stinson Carter

It’s all about the small touches — and going easy on the garnishes.

The Fatherly Turntable

The Best New Movie Soundtrack Is Here — And No, It's Not 'Saltburn'

By Christian Dashiell

Jay-Z and D'Angelo go big on emotional depth and musical complexity.

What's In A Name?

Josh Duhamel's Baby Has A Uniquely Old-School Name — And, No, It’s Not ‘Gary’

By Lizzy Francis

Congratulations to Josh Duhamel and wife Audra Mari — and their new baby, who is not named Gary.

Communication

How Dads Manage Conflict Has A Huge Impact On Their Kids

By Kristi Pahr

A new study found that the way that parents — especially dads — manage relationship conflict has a huge impact on their children.

Low T

The Worrisome Link Between Low Testosterone And Heart Problems

By Isobel Whitcomb

There may be a connection — and it's one you should be aware of.

Tactical Thinking

The OODA Loop Is The Best Decision-Making Tactic You're Not Using

By Steve Calechman

Want to make more informed decisions? Think like a fighter pilot.

What's In A Name?

Kieran Culkin Just Ruled Out This On-Trend But Rather Obvious Baby Name

By Lizzy Francis

Kieran Culkin asked his wife to have another baby in his Emmy’s acceptance speech — and ruled out a baby name in the process.

Keepy Uppy

The Most Popular 'Bluey' Episode In Australia Doesn't Star Bluey

By Matthew Kaplowitz

Let’s get into “Cricket.”

Happier-Ness

The One Lesson Parents Need To Teach Their Kids, According To A Happiness Expert

By Devan McGuinness

“One of the things that I see is that parents are too freaked out about their kids being unhappy.”

Bring It In

Can’t We All Just Hug Each Other?

By John DeVore

I was one of many who were taught, implicitly or not, that men shouldn’t express themselves that way. I’m slowly learning how to embrace a different path.

Work-Life Balance

Working From Home Is Stressful For Dads — But Being There Is Worth It

By Lauren Vinopal

Your presence at home means a whole lot to your kids.

Go Play!

This Research-Backed Way To Raise Stronger, Healthier Kids Is All About Fun

By Kristi Pahr

Healthy bodies are made of healthy bones.

For Real Life

These Two Brand-New 'Bluey' Episodes Are Validating AF For Parents

By Matthew Kaplowitz

It's like Chilli and Bandit are holding up a mirror to the audience.

Words Of Wisdom

Gordon Ramsay Explains Why Parents Should Never Say This Condescending Phrase

By Christian Dashiell

The chef works extremely hard to ensure it’s not a part of his parenting vocabulary.

Keepy Uppy

The Weirdest New 'Bluey' Episode Solves A Very Old Mystery

By Matthew Kaplowitz

Here’s your guide to the good, the emotional, and the very weird in Bluey Season 3C.

Dad Bod

How To Motivate Yourself To Workout When You'd Rather Do Anything Else

By Julia Savacool

These are the techniques professional trainers use to keep themselves — and their clients — consistent.

Watch This

Charlie Kaufman's New Kids Movie Looks Incredible

By Ryan Britt

Get ready for Orion and the Dark.

Old Friends

40 Years Ago, One Kids Book Dared To Explain The Worst Things In the World

By Matthew Kaplowitz

In 1984 nobody was ready for The Better Butter Battle Book.

Working On It

This Simple Trick Helped Me Solve My Impatience For Good

By As Told To Matt Christensen

One dad on how impatience was getting in the way of life — and the routine he used to push through.

Parenting

Taking Risks Helps Kids Learn, But They Play It Too Safe When Parents Do This

By Christian Dashiell

To take risks, kids have to feel secure.

Communication Rules

This Viral Travis Barker Video Is A Masterclass In Being A Strict Parent

By Devan McGuinness

Travis Barker explains the philosophy — and rules — behind being a “strict but not strict” parent.

Watch Together

Gotta Catch Em’ All! Watching 'Pokemon' Is About To Get Way Harder

By Matthew Kaplowitz

You can still catch 'em all, it's just going to take some extra work

Screen Time

Maybe The Internet Doesn't Actually Hurt Mental Health

By Tyler Santora

A new study challenges the widely held belief that the internet is bad for well-being.

EV Days

This Carmaker Lost The $7,500 Federal EV Tax Credit — So They're Making Their Own

By Kristi Pahr

New federal electric vehicle tax credits mean fewer cars than ever qualify. GM has a response.

Looking Back

What I Wish I Planned For My Family A Lot Sooner, According To 12 Dads

By Matt Christensen

From family adventures to financial goals, here’s what this group of men wish they prioritized earlier.