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Family & Fatherhood

Sylvester Stallone with his son, Sage, on the set of Rocky V
Family & Fatherhood
Fatherhood Lessons From Rocky Balboa
A working-class boxer who loses his biggest fight is exactly who my son should be emulating
By Andrew Reiner
October 9, 2023
Actor Gene Wilder (right) puts his arm around the shoulder of Cleavon Little in a still from the film, 'Blazing Saddles,' directed by Mel Brooks, 1974.
Family & Fatherhood
How to Enjoy ‘70s Comedy Classics With a Woke Preteen
From ‘Blazing Saddles’ to ‘Taxi,’ it’s getting increasingly difficult to revisit our favorite comedies
By Corey Levitan
, March 10, 2022
2 Min Read
Raised child hand with rainbow LGBTQ pride flag tattoo
Family & Fatherhood
You Think You’re Ready to Be the Dad of an LGBTQIA+ Kid — Until You’re Not
It’s OK to be confused — you’re not alone
By Paul Schrodt
, February 25, 2022
2 Min Read
Painted scene of man laying on ground in his driveway next to tire tracks
Family & Fatherhood
My Carjacking Nightmare Still Haunts Me
When someone sticks a gun in your face, the trauma gets replayed in your head every night
By Tim Hogan
, January 31, 2022
2 Min Read
Illustration of dad taking phone away from daughter
Family & Fatherhood
How to Win the Battle Against Your Teen’s Cellphone
Getting your kid less addicted to tech means living by example
By Paul Greenberg
, January 14, 2022
2 Min Read
Rapper Daryl Mac and his son
Family & Fatherhood
How a Run DMC Rapper Taught His Teen to Love Hard Work
Rocking a rhyme can be tricky, but not as tricky as making a sleeping kid wake up for school
By Darryl McDaniels (As Told To Michele Wojciechowski)
, December 22, 2021
2 Min Read
Collage of sitcom dads from old TV shows sitting on a couch
Family & Fatherhood
The Cure for Fatherhood Stress: Become a Sitcom Dad
The best parenting sometimes happens with a laugh track
By Jay Ferrari
, December 6, 2021
3 Min Read
Daughter leaning on her dad's lap.
Family & Fatherhood
What to Do if Your Daughter’s Puberty Terrifies You
My little girl is growing up, and I’m not okay with it
By Corey Levitan
, November 23, 2021
2 Min Read
Father and young son have a talk outside
Family & Fatherhood
Why Having “the Talk” With Your Son Really Matters
Here’s how to do it without making everything worse
By Bill Stieg
, November 22, 2021
3 Min Read
Teenage girl interacting with her smart phone
Family & Fatherhood
How to Stop Freaking Out About Your Kids on TikTok
I thought it was corrupting my preteen daughter until I made this discovery
By Scott Neumyer
, November 11, 2021
3 Min Read
Photo composite of child walking in on parents in bedroom
Family & Fatherhood
Are My Kids Trying to Ruin My Sex Life?
Why our children love to stir up trouble
By Edgar T. Browning
, October 29, 2021
2 Min Read
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