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We often see clearest looking back. Here, 11 dads share the advice they would've given their younger selves.
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How to Teach Young Kids About Consent
Teaching a kid about consent has nothing to do with teaching them about sex. It’s about respecting boundaries.
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Girls are the arbiters of language. Boys share a voice.
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8 Harsh Truths About Raising Boys That Every Dad Should Understand
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Society Is Failing Its Boys. Here’s How Parents Can Help Save Them.
"It's easy to mistakenly believe that boys are hearty enough to weather the inevitable cruelties of their peers and the world."
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Premium Cable Channel Smut is Disappearing. That’s Bad for Kids
Late night cable adult programming is being phased out for lack of viewership, which means curious adolescents will be left with the pornographic terror of the Internet.
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The Dad's Guide to Hosting (and Surviving) Your Kid's First Sleepover
From one father to another, here are some tips to keep in mind.
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I Tried Having My Kids Punish Themselves and Found Inner Peace
A week of letting my children choose their own consequences showed that kids have an innate sense of restorative justice when they want to.
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