Christian Dashiell

Christian Dashiell is a staff writer at Fatherly where he covers a wide variety of topics across the site. The bulk of his work focuses on parenting, science, and developmental psychology. But pop culture, outdoor cooking, comedy, and sports all fill his personal time and round out his writing portfolio.

Christian and his wife live in Kansas with their four children, where they advocate for fellow adoptive, foster, and multiethnic families in their community.

Big Games

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

ByChristian Dashiell

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

Parenting

Why Your Gifted Kid Seems Lazy And Unmotivated

ByChristian Dashiell

And how to raise them so they have more drive.

Dad Hacks

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

ByChristian Dashiell

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

Deep Breaths

Drew Barrymore Shares The Cheat Code That Transformed Her Parenting

ByChristian 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.

The Big Game

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

ByChristian Dashiell

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

The Fatherly Turntable

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

ByChristian Dashiell

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

Youth Sports

Experts Pinpoint How Youth Athletes Can Use Stress To Their Advantage

ByChristian Dashiell

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

Digital Wellness

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

ByChristian Dashiell

He’s just like us!

Parenting

The Very Real Appeal Of Slow Parenting

ByChristian Dashiell

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

The Fatherly Turntable

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

ByChristian Dashiell

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

Words Of Wisdom

Gordon Ramsay Explains Why Parents Should Never Say This Condescending Phrase

ByChristian Dashiell

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

Parenting

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

ByChristian Dashiell

To take risks, kids have to feel secure.

Watch This!

If You’re Not Doing Guided Play With Your Kids, They’re Missing Out

ByChristian Dashiell

A new study finds parents are aware of the importance of play, but need to learn about the power of playful learning.

The Fatherly Turntable

These Are The 2023 Albums That Dads Really Want

ByRyan Britt, Tyghe Trimble and Christian Dashiell

From awesome reissues to new records from great artists, these are the albums that matter the most to the audiophile dad in your life.

Healthcare

4 Cost-Saving Hacks An ER Pediatrician Wants You To Know About

ByChristian Dashiell

Healthcare is confusing and expensive, but there are some ways to maximize your healthcare dollars.

Parenting

This Niche Parenting Style Raises Good Decision-Makers And Problem-Solvers

ByChristian Dashiell

The focus has to be on collaborative family decision-making.

Parenting Styles

Kids Need Healthy Attachment — But Attachment Parenting Doesn't Deliver

ByChristian Dashiell

Attachment parenting can make kids fragile and dependent on their parents.

Dad Humor

The Most Relatable Dad Punchlines From Mike Birbiglia's New Netflix Special

ByChristian Dashiell

The Old Man And The Pool is a masterclass in dad-aged comedy.

Gun Safety

The One Thing Experts Agree On When It Comes To Guns And Kids

ByChristian Dashiell

New research is boon for parents looking to have the talk about gun safety.

Parenting

23 Ways To Be A Little Less Overprotective

ByChristian Dashiell

How parents can get those protective instincts back in check.