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Jay Ferrari

Jay Ferrari runs a mixed martial arts school in Maryland, where he lives with his wife, two daughters, and a three-legged rabbit. When not teaching people how to choke one another, he writes for the Washington Post, Men’s Health, Chicago Tribune, National Public Radio, Medium and other outlets.
Jay's Articles
Adult men love to tussle, and that’s not a bad thing
, July 24, 2023
And how it made me a better husband for my second
, February 6, 2023
We were the first to grow up with this national sports spectacle. Here’s how the Super Bowl changed the way we look at sports — and at life.
, January 23, 2023
Your cheat sheet to identifying all the players in your family game-day roster
, November 22, 2022
A father confronts his fears over his daughter’s addiction to screens
, August 29, 2022
Protecting your family from a massacre is nothing like a Hollywood movie
, August 8, 2022
Why do we try so hard to stop our kids from having the same childhood we did?
, May 20, 2022
Are collagen, soy or meat protein powders right for you?
, April 10, 2022
The best parenting sometimes happens with a laugh track
, December 6, 2021
I’m not overprotective; I’m just being proactive
, August 30, 2021