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Family & Fatherhood
The Hypocrite’s Guide to Parenting
How to help your kid do better, even if he’s following in your terrible footsteps
By Paul Schrodt
February 6, 2023
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The Taylor Swift Survival Guide for Gen X Dads
How to tolerate your teen’s Tay Tay obsession without losing your mind
By Matt Crossman
, January 23, 2023
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Four Rules of Financial Literacy That Every Dad Should Teach His Kids
How to have ‘the talk’ with your kid — no, not that talk, the other one, about money.
By Steve Calechman
, January 9, 2023
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I Was a Latchkey Kid, So Why Am I a Helicopter Parent?
The Gen X parenting struggle is real
By Shannon Carpenter
, December 21, 2022
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Five Holiday Desserts to Trick Your Kids Into Eating Healthy
Satisfy their sweet teeth without giving in to sugar
By Nicole Pajer
, December 12, 2022
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Strange Things Your Teenager Does, Explained
Baffled by your teen’s odd quirks? We have answers.
By Yvonne Condes
, November 28, 2022
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Our Son Wants a Sibling. We Don't
A Gen X dad struggles with his kid’s yearning for brothers and sisters
By Eric Spitznagel
, November 7, 2022
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How a Game of Catch Helped Me Escape My Father’s Demons
Dad soured me on baseball, but I’m learning from his mistakes
By Andrew Reiner
, October 24, 2022
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I’m a Gambling Addict. Here’s What I Think of Legalized Sports Betting
Some tips on how to guide your kids when they’re bombarded by gambling ads
By Dave Juskow
, October 10, 2022
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How an Insane Backpacking Trip in the High Sierra Made Me a Better Dad
A father found his teenage daughter again — and his sense of purpose — in the great outdoors
By Dan White
, September 26, 2022
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What My Son’s First Job Taught Him About Self-Esteem
The lessons of minimum-wage toiling aren’t just about the value of hard work
By Paul Greenberg
, September 12, 2022
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