The Unbearable Pain of Watching Your Father Die
I feel guilty for feeling relieved that I wasn’t there in the end
Fatherhood
What are the Expectations of a Black Father?
What does it mean to be a Black man in modern society?
A Portrait Of Grief As An Elderly Black Man
My mother is dying and it's killing my father to watch his wife wither
Redefining Manhood for My Son
He isn’t sure about his place as a young man in society. He is not alone
What You're Teaching Your Kid By Sneaking Candy into Movie Theaters
Our adult behavior is the real instructor of children.
Center Fielder Willie Mays Has Left the Field for the Last Time
How Willie Mays and baseball brought me closer to my father
Black Men and the Shame of Absenteeism
There are long-held beliefs that Black men are absent in the lives of their children. This should not be a sweeping statement
Proud Papa Usher Raymond Runs a Disciplined Household
The R&B legend wasn’t raised by his father and only got to know him before he passed. He’s making sure his children will never have that experience
Why Pronouns and the World's Problems Are Important to My Gen-Z Son
At 19, he wants to improve the planet, stat, and Gen Xers and Millenials aren't moving fast enough for him.
Never Buy Flowers For a Married Woman
This and many other important lessons my dad taught me.
A Portrait Of A Black Man In A Midlife Crisis
There are no how-to books and few examples for black men on how we are supposed to age gracefully in America, so we go at it alone.
What Kind of Dad Will You Be When Your Kid Starts Dating?
It's bound to happen. Here’s how you can prepare
The 4 Things You'll Miss Most When Your Kid's Nightmare Toddler Years Are Over
Yes, raising young children can be challenging. But here's why you should savor those times
Your Kids Need to Learn About Money Before It's All Gone
Financial education can be as important (albeit less awkward) than the birds & bees talk
Here Are Some Artificially Intelligent Black Baby Names for Your Consideration
As long as it's not 'ChatGPT Jr.,' we're open to suggestions
The Mid-School-Year Slump Is Real; Here’s How to Help Your Kids Beat It
The kids might be in a rut, but Dad can help
A Dad's Guide to Curating a Man Cave You'll Never Want to Leave
A quiet space to reflect is more important than a place to get blitzed and watch the game
The Official Dad’s Sanity Guide for the Holidays
It's a stressful time, but you can do this
Preparing for Fatherhood Is Impossible. You Should Try Anyway.
Expect the unexpected and embrace the unpredictable as you get ready to have kids
Kids Drive You Crazy, and Then They Just Drive You
The driver's permit rite of passage is a big one—both for you and for your teen
New Dads: Beware of the Astronomical Cost of Daycare
Lots of parents have weighed the costs and benefits and found childcare costs unworkable
Here's What AI Samuel L. Jackson Thinks You Should Get Kids for Christmas
We asked an AI robot about gift-buying for children, but with a celebrity's (virtual) touch
How to Discipline Your Kids When You're a Big Ol' Softie
No dad wants to be The Bad Guy, but you should at least strive to be The Fair Guy
Don’t Be Scared to Spook Your Precious Young Children With Horror Films
In our family, scary movies are a rite of passage
Cooking for My Kids Feeds My Soul and Theirs
It can be a quick lunch or an elaborate dinner, but meal prep is meaningful
TV Dads Taught Me Valuable Lessons About Fatherhood
Today's TV dads are creating their legacy away from the shadow of a predator
Would You Pass the Good Dad Test?
If so, stop being so damn hard on yourself, Pops
You Should Embrace Your Inner Embarrassing Dad
Making your kids squirm is an important fatherhood tradition
What Mike Tyson Fears Most in His Fifties
Hip-hop’s first undisputed champion goes deep on aging, parenting, forgiveness, and why he finally stopped killing hawks
Please Don’t Take the Decision to Become a Dad Lightly
An illuminating Reddit thread weighs the pros and cons of having kids