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.
The Paternal Urge To Toss Your Baby
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?
The 10 Fights You'll Have After Baby
Whether it's cooking, intimacy, video games, or in-laws — they're classics for a reason, and you're not alone.
ESPN And Fox’s New Streaming Service Is Massive — Will It Be Worth It?
ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery are teaming up to offer the biggest direct-to-consumer sports package ever offered.
Why Your Gifted Kid Seems Lazy And Unmotivated
And how to raise them so they have more drive.
Jason Kelce Says New Dads Need Just These 4 Things In The Delivery Room
The NFL Pro Bowler shared his essentials for being a supportive partner in the delivery room.
Drew Barrymore Shares The Cheat Code That Transformed Her Parenting
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.
This Super Bowl Parenting Mistake Is Worrisomely Common — But Easy To Correct
The stress of the game combined with alcohol can lead parents to make this error.
32 Years Ago, Super Bowl Halftime Wasn’t A Big Deal — Until One Thing Stole The Show
Remember when the Super Bowl Halftime show wasn’t important? Of course, you don’t.
Experts Pinpoint How Youth Athletes Can Use Stress To Their Advantage
Hopefully, these new insights will keep more kids involved with youth sports.
Jason Kelce Shares A Parenting Struggle That’s All Too Relatable
He’s just like us!
The Very Real Appeal Of Slow Parenting
Fewer obligations and more space for unstructured play and family time? This parenting style forces your hand — and deserves your attention.
The Best New Movie Soundtrack Is Here — And No, It's Not 'Saltburn'
Jay-Z and D'Angelo go big on emotional depth and musical complexity.
Gordon Ramsay Explains Why Parents Should Never Say This Condescending Phrase
The chef works extremely hard to ensure it’s not a part of his parenting vocabulary.
Taking Risks Helps Kids Learn, But They Play It Too Safe When Parents Do This
To take risks, kids have to feel secure.
If You’re Not Doing Guided Play With Your Kids, They’re Missing Out
A new study finds parents are aware of the importance of play, but need to learn about the power of playful learning.
These Are The 2023 Albums That Dads Really Want
From awesome reissues to new records from great artists, these are the albums that matter the most to the audiophile dad in your life.
4 Cost-Saving Hacks An ER Pediatrician Wants You To Know About
Healthcare is confusing and expensive, but there are some ways to maximize your healthcare dollars.
This Niche Parenting Style Raises Good Decision-Makers And Problem-Solvers
The focus has to be on collaborative family decision-making.
Kids Need Healthy Attachment — But Attachment Parenting Doesn't Deliver
Attachment parenting can make kids fragile and dependent on their parents.
The Most Relatable Dad Punchlines From Mike Birbiglia's New Netflix Special
The Old Man And The Pool is a masterclass in dad-aged comedy.
