Fatherhood

Why dads in Canada are more involved in raising their kids than those in the U.S.

Why dads in Canada are more involved in raising their kids than those in the U.S.

Dads in Canada outperformed their U.S. counterparts on almost every measure.

Kevin Shafer, The Conversation

I never saw myself as a mother—then I realized I wanted to be a dad

I never saw myself as a mother—then I realized I wanted to be a dad

S. Bear Bergman

5 sweet ways for dad to bond with baby

5 sweet ways for dad to bond with baby

If you’re new to fatherhood, there are lots of great ways to build a strong bond with your baby while helping your little family thrive.

Jason Anderson

The science of how fatherhood transforms you

The science of how fatherhood transforms you

Emerging research has proven it: Men’s bodies are built to parent, and involved fathers bring benefits to almost every aspect of their kids’ lives.

Micah Toub, Photography by Roberto Caruso

#Dadcrush: 24 portraits of modern fatherhood

#Dadcrush: 24 portraits of modern fatherhood

Our biggest dad crushes on Instagram share their feelings on modern fatherhood. Get the tissues out—you're going to need them.

Today's Parent

Eight weeks in, I’m having a lot of anxiety about fatherhood

Eight weeks in, I’m having a lot of anxiety about fatherhood

After I settle my twin girls down to sleep, I often worry about how this world typically treats black women and girls. How can I protect them?

Andray Domise

I never expected to lose so many friends after becoming a parent

I never expected to lose so many friends after becoming a parent

After I became a dad, my social life atrophied, practically overnight. I knew being a parent would change things, but I’m grappling with the loneliness.

Jason McBride

George Clooney's three-year-olds may be 'monsters' but he can't stop gushing

George Clooney's three-year-olds may be 'monsters' but he can't stop gushing

Jessica Pollack

17 celebrity moms and dads with tattoos that celebrate their kids

17 celebrity moms and dads with tattoos that celebrate their kids

From simple to elaborate, these celeb parents have chosen to honour their kids in the most permanent way—by getting a tattoo.

Emily Rivas

Why are sitcom dads still so incompetent?

Why are sitcom dads still so incompetent?

TV shows still seem to stereotype fathers as inherently ill-suited for parenting. Why haven't they caught up with the expectations of modern fatherhood?

Erica Scharrer

Justin Trudeau asks himself one question when he's forced to be away from his kids

Justin Trudeau asks himself one question when he's forced to be away from his kids

In an excerpt from Tessa Lloyd's debut book, Forty Fathers, PM Justin Trudeau opens up about how his famous father shaped who he is as a leader and a dad.

Tessa Lloyd

Why this photographer’s 100 Black Dads project is so important

Why this photographer’s 100 Black Dads project is so important

Philadelphia-based photographer Lucy Baber's project, 100 Black Dads, aims to break stereotypes around what it means to be a black father in today's culture.

Christine Shepherd

To all the great dads out there: We see you

To all the great dads out there: We see you

We see you worrying, teaching, growing, loving. We may not always tell you this, but we see all you do—and love you for it.

Kristen Thompson

Aww! We love these cute pics of babies sleeping on top of their dads

Aww! We love these cute pics of babies sleeping on top of their dads

Fatherhood has never looked so wholesome! Check out these adorable photos of dads and their babies settling in for a nice snooze.

Daniela Sosa Roque

If it seems like it’s more fun being a dad than a mom, that’s because it is

If it seems like it’s more fun being a dad than a mom, that’s because it is

For starters there are more ﬂexible and more realistic models of what it means to be “a good dad” as compared to “a good mom.”

Ann Douglas

I’m scared of my wife getting pregnant again

I’m scared of my wife getting pregnant again

A past experience with postpartum depression (yes, dads get it too) has me dreading a second baby, even though I know I want one.

Ross Hunt

5 ways dads can help with breastfeeding

5 ways dads can help with breastfeeding

When my wife struggled with breastfeeding, I felt helpless. Then I learned I had a role to play—supporting my wife through it all.

Ross Hunt

People seem baffled that my husband is taking paternity leave so I can work

People seem baffled that my husband is taking paternity leave so I can work

When Jessi Cruickshank's twins were eight-weeks-old she had to return to work—so her husband became a stay-at-home dad.

Jessi Cruickshank

For Father’s Day this year, I want something different

For Father’s Day this year, I want something different

When most men have a midlife crisis, they want a new car, a young wife and more hair. I just want more time.

Kase Johnstun

Watch David Beckham tear up when his son surprises him for his birthday

Watch David Beckham tear up when his son surprises him for his birthday

This video of the love between father and son will totally melt your heart.

Kevin John Siazon

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