Know What's Happening in Fatherhood
Know What's Happening in Fatherhood
Turn Window Cleaning into a Confidence‑Boosting Chore for Kids
The Good Men Project outlines a simple four‑step technique that uses age‑appropriate tasks and child‑sized tools, letting toddlers wipe low panes and teens handle exterior windows. Research cited in the article links early household responsibilities to higher self‑esteem and long‑term success.
A transdisciplinary review led by the University of Southampton and international partners, published in The Lancet, demonstrates that fathers' health, behaviors and early‑life experiences significantly affect pregnancy outcomes and child health, sometimes more than maternal factors. The findings call for a re‑orientation of pre‑conception care toward men.
Yesterday brought the kids to a Capybara cafe in JB and roller skating. Always happy to drive them across the border to have some good time together.
Dads: You don’t have to have it all together. Let your daughter see your real, human side. That’s where connection begins. 🎧 https://t.co/i8ovzOcnYC #Fatherhood #Connection
On Tuesday, Dancing with the Stars star Derek Hough appeared on The Kelly Clarkson Show to discuss becoming a father to his newborn daughter Everley, whom he shares with wife Hayley Erbert. The interview, recorded in March 2026, featured Hough’s...
Bill Kerwin, a Huntington Beach veteran battling stage 4 pancreatic cancer, attended an early graduation for his daughter Abbi at Bolsa View Park on March 16, 2026. The ceremony was organized by friends, family, school officials and local leaders, including Orange County Supervisor...
Putting the finishing touches on a sand castle that my daughters and I started and a grandpa-type dude walked by, stopped, came back and asked me if I had a permit for it. Me, without hesitation: Yes, sir, and all my...
You’re 41, Tech Executive, San Jose. $1.2M income. $3M invested assets. 3 kids (all in middle school). Public school or $70k/year private?
Subservience, a sci‑fi thriller starring Megan Fox as an AI domestic assistant, has earned an R rating due to moderate violence, language, and explicit sexual content. The film’s narrative follows a family whose reliance on the AI escalates into dangerous...
A Reddit post on the Mommit subreddit sparked a list of eight practical ways to preserve parents' memories for future generations. The suggestions focus on low‑effort, authentic recordings—capturing everyday moments, native‑language conversations, cooking demonstrations, and personal stories. Contributors shared their...
Joshua Doležal reviews Aymann Ismail’s memoir *Becoming Baba*, a candid account of navigating fatherhood, faith, and immigrant identity in America. The book traces Ismail’s childhood in Newark, his struggle between Islamic traditions and urban rebellion, and his evolving relationship with...
A Caring Center for Women’s (CCW) in Vero Beach, Florida, has pioneered father inclusion in its pregnancy resource center, serving 500 fathers over the past two years. The model rests on three criteria: leadership commitment securing dedicated funding, a team...
everyone told me having a kid would slow me down but my son is 9 months old now and i feel like my life just started this is my first time reflecting on it publicly. here's everything i've learned so far: 1. everything...
I constantly try to remind myself that my teenager is still just a kid, doing his best to navigate a world grown adults struggle with, and that I need to give him some grace as he grows into the person...
Care Net’s fatherhood initiative has expanded rapidly, with services for expectant fathers now present in 78% of its 1,300+ pregnancy centers, up from 56% in 2023. Surveys show men are the strongest influence on abortion decisions, prompting centers to offer...
We tell our daughters to “be strong.” But real strength isn’t hiding emotions—it’s expressing them. 🎧 https://t.co/i8ovzOcVOa #Parenting #EmotionalIntelligence
What if the strongest thing your daughter sees in you… is your vulnerability? 🎧 Listen: https://t.co/i8ovzOcnYC #DadsAndDaughters #Fatherhood https://t.co/SAYQaWigZ6
Yelp released a state‑by‑state list of the most‑saved kids’ activities, revealing a massive surge in indoor‑play searches and a growing appetite for STEAM‑focused venues. Parents are bookmarking weather‑proof, screen‑free options such as trampoline parks, play cafés, and ropes courses to...
You’re not really a parent until you wake up in the middle of the night to transfer clothes from the washer to the dryer so your kids have something green to wear to school on St. Patrick’s Day.
If you're 30+ and you don't have kids it should be your #1 priority. https://t.co/7g8ObgBeAo
General George Marshall, WWII Army Chief of Staff, managed the world’s largest military effort while leaving the War Department precisely at 5 p.m. each day. He slashed direct access to his office from over sixty people to six, created an Operations...
Why am I the only dad here for parent-teacher conferences? Am I the only dad who can take time off work? The only dad to view this as a parenting duty, not a mommy duty? The only dad who often...
“Just because you have feelings doesn’t mean you aren’t tough.” My 7 yo son says the most profound things sometimes…
Fathers Incorporated is launching Dad & Company, a co‑parenting program that focuses on emotional leadership and stewardship rather than simple advice. The initiative emphasizes the “co” as a daily commitment, urging parents to unpack personal pain, choose responsibility over control,...
Parenting experiment idea from @RyanHoliday Switch roles for a day. Track heart rate. Compare notes. You might think you’re better at what your partner does… until you actually do it.
Someone asked this question in Hampton’s slack (1000+ founders): “How do you build a business while raising kids?” Replies (anonymized): Member A (had his son at 22, now 44): "There was never anything in this world I wanted more than being a father....
In this 6‑minute episode of the Dad and Daughter Connection, host Dr. Christopher Lewis explains why teaching daughters that vulnerability is strength is essential for their emotional development. He outlines three practical steps for fathers: model vulnerability by sharing their...
A child needs trust and safety first to form a strong bond and connection before a parent can expect them to be regulated, behave and cooperate to requests, and respect them.
Parents often notice their children behaving impeccably in public but acting more freely at home. The article argues that this shift is not a problem but a sign that children feel safe and trust their parents. It suggests that relaxed...
Priceless experience playing in the pit with my son for pretty much the highest quality community theater you could ask for.
This is similar to how my wife and I have come to feel … except that for each of their careers it may/not make sense for them to live with us But regardless, we are going to try and knock down...
In this lively book‑club session the hosts and guest Natafe Faye explore the themes of "true self" and personal evolution as presented in *The Book of Burnett*. They discuss how authenticity evolves into a divine higher self, share personal awakenings,...
PARENTS of kids 5 - 13: Do you let your kids play with the other kids in the neighborhood, unsupervised?
Not only is it good to have time with just your baby ... when our 2nd and 3rd kids were born, we sent the older kids to stay with my parents for a few days, so that it was literally...
A recent study in the Journal of Experimental Child Psychology examined how mothers and fathers make preschoolers laugh and how those moments relate to attachment security. While both parents employed comparable physical and vocal play strategies and elicited equal amounts...
daughter: what’s the date today? me: the 16th daughter: of what month? Little kids are just out there living their best lives.
This weekend was my son’s 2nd birthday. Watching him grow into his own little person has been the greatest joy. Seeing his grandparents, family, and my friends love on him and celebrate him was amazing. Marking these moments as a simple reminder of...
A UK longitudinal study of 3,176 families found that fathers who experience post‑natal depression increase the risk of depression in their daughters by age 18, while sons show no similar effect. The research, published in JAMA Psychiatry, suggests that paternal...
Arrived in our vacation rental home and my 14 year-old daughter keeps questioning why some closets are locked. 14: That’s sus. What if the owners are just in there listening to us?
Your kids don’t just inherit your genetics. They inherit your habits, your excuses, your beliefs, your routine. The best way to parent isn’t to talk, it’s to do. Don’t tell them how they should live, show them.
The 2026 Oscar race is dominated by films that wrestle with fatherhood, from Timothée Chalamet’s tearful climax in *Marty Supreme* to Leonardo DiCaprio’s flawed dad in *One Battle After Another*. Critics debate whether these moments are genuine or manipulative, but the common...
Want to know what REALLY helps anxious teens? Start with empathy and partnership. Full episode here: https://t.co/CztUU1ccSr #TeenAnxiety #FatherDaughter
At a kids birthday party thinking I'm the cool dad until this other dad rolls up in a full replica of the Lightning McQueen car.
Get married and have kids so instead of literally doing whatever you want all of the time you can be forced to schedule every moment of your existence around ungrateful banshees who refuse to nap and won't stop eating your...
If you're giving your kid a haircut and find three 9's, is it something of concern?
Last night my son asked if I'd ever heard of a pillow fight. I said I had not, so he explained the premise & asked if I would play. I awkwardly held a pillow as he gave me pointers through...
43 hits different. Less junk. More intention. Swapped my morning coffee for @drinkmudwtr and it checks the boxes: steady focus, calm energy, no jitters, no crash. Simple routine. Better fuel. Dad life still starts early. ☕️💪 #MorningRoutine #DadStrength #4FitFatherhood
Stop thinking about giving them all the answers and start thinking about stories to tell that make the answers self-evident.
Your presence, listening, and emotional modeling matter more than you think. Learn more on this episode: https://t.co/CztUU1cKHZ #RaisingDaughters
Healthy encouragement vs. harmful pressure—how do you tell the difference? Get insights for dads here: https://t.co/CztUU1cKHZ #Parenting
Simple facts I'm terrified of my toddler discovering: - public parks don't randomly close - tv's don't run out of batteries - there is no actual world record for "fastest at putting away toys" - chicken the animal and chicken the food are one...
