Fatherhood

"First Dude": Feminist Hero for Us All?

Helen Cordes | Posted 09.08.2008 | Politics


Helen Cordes

Think of what we'd all gain when Todd manned up to the Dad role and American dads took his lead to parent on a meaningful, widespread level.

Invisible Fathers at the Olympic Games

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach | Posted 08.19.2008 | Living


Rabbi Shmuley Boteach

Aside from the moment of conception, are men even necessary? If a single mother can produce the greatest Olympic champion of all time, do we even need dads?

Today's Dad: Paycheck or Pervert?

Louise Sloan | Posted 08.15.2008 | Living


Louise Sloan

Our world is still plenty unfair to women, it goes without saying. But in this arena where moms rule, when will dads rate?

The Other Side of Obama's Father Day Speech

Trey Ellis | Posted 06.19.2008 | Politics


Trey Ellis

I welcomed Obama's Father's Day speech chastising the legions of black absentee fathers, a number, he points out, that has doubled in a generation. He's hardly alone in his criticism.

My Dad at Seventy

Malcolm Friedberg | Posted 06.16.2008 | Living


Malcolm Friedberg

I have many grown male friends, and I am one of the lucky ones. A number of my friends have lost their dads. And of those that still have them, most don't have much of a relationship. I do.

Father's Day: Desperate Housewife or Daddy Dearest?

Thelma Adams | Posted 06.11.2008 | Living


Thelma Adams

I can tell you the last straw: I stuffed my 12-year-old son's portion of chicken pot pie in the garbage disposal when my husband wasn't looking.

Is Unwed Motherhood Really the Problem?

Louise Sloan | Posted 03.27.2008 | Living


Louise Sloan

Is lack of a marriage license so bad for kids that any kind of married parents are better than literally any kind of single one?

Older Dads on the Campaign Trail

Paul Raeburn | Posted 10.17.2007 | Living


Paul Raeburn

Many older dads report that they are more devoted to their children than their younger counterparts. But they also face substantial health risks.

Eddie Vedder: Fatherhood Has 'Fueled My Anger'

People | Nicholas White | Posted 09.20.2007 | Entertainment


Alternative-rock icon Eddie Vedder spearheaded a '90s Seattle musical sound around adolescent angst. Now a 40-something father of a toddler, Vedder sa...

A Peaceful Revolution: More Part-time for Moms?

Robert Drago | Posted 09.14.2007 | Living


Robert Drago

Part-time options should be enhanced for mothers and fathers, and fathers should be lauded for ramping down work in favor of family.