# www.fatherly.com

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## Homepage

- [Fatherly](/site-root.html): Fatherly empowers men to raise great kids and lead more fulfilling adult lives through original reporting, expert parenting advice, and hard-won insights into a challenging, but profoundly rewarding stage of life. (7,403 words)

## Articles & Blog Posts

- [life/simple-new-years-resolutions-for-men-fathers/index.html](/life/simple-new-years-resolutions-for-men-fathers/index.html) (1 words)
- [health/science-benefits-of-fatherhood-dads-father-effect/index.html](/health/science-benefits-of-fatherhood-dads-father-effect/index.html) (1 words)
- [health/dad-psychology-science-fatherhood/index.html](/health/dad-psychology-science-fatherhood/index.html) (1 words)
- [Life](/life/index.html): Expert advice & coverage of marriage, sex, relationships, food & drink, travel, work, money, & self improvement — all to help you be a better spouse, dad, and man. (9,288 words)
- [health/why-men-are-secure-about-their-bodies-and-themselves.html](/health/why-men-are-secure-about-their-bodies-and-themselves.html) (1 words)
- [Newsletter](/newsletter/index.html): Sign Up for the Fatherly Newsletter (40 words)
- [How My Teenage Son and I Bonded By Watching 50 Classic Movies Together](/life/how-dad-bonded-with-teenage-son-by-watching-50-classic-movies.html): When one dad suggested an epic movie marathon as a way to stop fighting with his teenage son, he never expected it to go so well. The two spent an entire year watching 50 classic movies and bonding in the process. (1,275 words)
- [Everything You Need to Know About Martial Arts Before Signing Your Kid Up](/play/karate-kid-martial-arts-everything-parents-need-to-know.html): Navigating the world of kids karate can be tricky. Not only is there a seemingly endless number of styles from which to choose ⏤ Tae Kwon Do, Aikido, Jujutsu ⏤ but every sensei has their own style, the pricing is questionable, and the sales pitch often aggressive. We asked karate parents for their best advice about enrolling kids in karate and martial arts classes. (2,174 words)
- [parenting/keep-smart-kid-from-becoming-underachiever/index.html](/parenting/keep-smart-kid-from-becoming-underachiever/index.html) (1 words)
- [love-money/how-to-be-good-parent-age-of-social-media/index.html](/love-money/how-to-be-good-parent-age-of-social-media/index.html) (1 words)
- [Why I Divorced My Husband: 8 Women Explain](/love-money/why-i-divorced-my-husband-eight-women/index.html): Divorce is not an easy decision, and it's not often one that comes quickly. Here, eight women explain why they came to the decision to divorce their husbands — and what they learned from it. (1,397 words)
- [54 Small, Nice Ways To Be A Better Husband](/life/husband-small-things-better-marriage/index.html): Becoming a better husband is about the big things, sure, but it's also about being a good husband every day in small but important ways. (2,762 words)
- [What It Was Like Growing Up With My Father, George Carlin](/love-money/my-father-george-carlin/index.html): Author, speaker, and comedian Kelly Carlin-McCall discusses what her father, legendary comedian George Carlin, was like as a dad. (1,755 words)
- [The Best Calendar & Time Management Apps For Busy Families](/gear/best-family-calendar-apps-scheduling-apps-organize-time-manage.html): Family calendars fill up quickly and, as such, can become hard to keep track of. Our top picks for family calendar and scheduling apps, including Cozi, FamCal, Curago, and TimeTree, can help parents easily manage appointmets, events, and more. (698 words)
- [parenting/22-things-to-consider-when-choosing-kids-preschool/index.html](/parenting/22-things-to-consider-when-choosing-kids-preschool/index.html) (1 words)
- [When a Good Family Runs Like a Good Government](/entertainment/family-constitutions-good-government-parenting/index.html): The constitutional approach to parenting is as fraught as revolution and there's more crying involved. Also, you end up living in Saudi Arabia. (1,642 words)
- [15 Small Dumb Things That Are Hurting Your Marriage](/love-money/small-dumb-things-hurting-marriage/index.html): Individually, each of the mistakes listed below are easy to blow off. But little things become big when they go unchecked. (1,129 words)
- [entertainment/9-inspirational-sports-speeches-to-teach-your-kid-every-life-lesson.html](/entertainment/9-inspirational-sports-speeches-to-teach-your-kid-every-life-lesson.html) (1 words)
- [Here’s What Belongs in Every Men’s Grooming Kit, According to a Top Hollywood Stylist](/style/mens-grooming-kits/index.html): Men's grooming is easy to do at home, provided you have the right tools. You need a beard trimmer, a nose hair and ear hair trimmer, a set of nail clippers or a manicure kit, and a face moisturizer for men. (729 words)
- [5 Great Tequilas That Will Elevate Any Home Bar](/gear/5-great-tequilas-that-will-elevate-any-home-bar/index.html): From traditional varieties like reposado and añejo, to emerging categories like cristalino, it’s safe to say we’re in the golden age of tequila. So wave goodbye to the cheap stuff and clear a spot on your top shelf, because these five bottles deserve a place on any home bar. (750 words)
- [The 9 Best TED Talks About Relationships, Marriage, Sex & Love](/love-money/the-best-ted-talks-about-love-sex-intimacy-relationships-and-marriage.html): Just because we're all cooped up together during the coronavirus pandemic doesn't mean it's necessarily any easier to connect or feel close. So we've rounded up some of the best TED Talks on relationships, sex, and love to help you see things in a new light. (928 words)
- [The Hobby That Helped Me Find My Center — And Become a Better Dad](/love-money/woodworking-unwind-meditation-shelving-unit/index.html): "You can't let your mind go and think about your kids or work or your problems. You have to be totally, 100 percent there." (919 words)
- [I’ve Fostered 20 Children Through The Opioid Crisis. This is What I’ve Seen.](/love-money/ive-fostered-20-children-through-the-opioid-crisis-this-is-what-ive-seen.html): Out of the 10 infants Sarah V. and her husband have fostered, every single one of them has been born with symptoms of opioid withdrawal. (1,739 words)
- [Pneumonia Symptoms: How to Know the Difference Between Colds, the Flu and Something Worse](/parenting/pneumonia-symptoms-kids-illness/index.html): Pnuemonia symptoms are subtle which makes recognizing if a child has caught the illness particularly tricky. Luckily there are some good signs a parent can watch for. (796 words)
- [How To Raise Kids Who Are Independent Thinkers, From A Guy Who Studies Non-Conformists](/parenting/adam-grant-on-how-to-raise-kids-who-are-independent-thinkers.html): This is how parents can raise the next generation of innovators and risk-takers using 6 simple parenting techniques. (892 words)
- [‘Transformers: The Movie’ Taught ‘80s Kids About Death in a Brilliant Way. It’s Also Never Been Topped](/play/transformers-the-movie-taught-80s-kids-about-death-in-a-brilliant-way.html): No matter how good or bad the various contemporary live-action Transformers films might be, for many, 1986’s animated Transformers: The Movie is still the best. And though many believe this has something to do with that movie’s essential awesomeness, the real reason is that this movie taught us about death. And, as movie deaths go, Optimus Prime biting the robot-dust in the first act of the film is powerful. Here’s why we still care. (928 words)
- [How to Safely Use an Infant Bathtub to Get a Baby Clean](/parenting/safely-use-infant-bathtub-get-baby-clean/index.html): A portable baby bathtub can be much more comfortable for parents and far safer for kids. All it takes is preparation and diligence. (902 words)
- [The Key to Overcoming Those Inevitable Rough Patches in Marriage](/love-money/avoid-rough-patches-occur-marriage-midlife/index.html): Daphne de Marneffe, author of the new book "The Rough Patch", discusses the speed bumps that stall marriage during mid-life and how to clear them. (980 words)
- [What It’s Like to Raise A Family On 55K Outside Austin, Texas](/love-money/raising-family-on-55k-outside-austin-texas/index.html): Jared, a 35-year-old married father in Austin, TX discusses how he and his wife handle their spending, bill-paying, and manage to put a little bit away. (873 words)
- [The Unexpected Effect Step Or Half Siblings Can Have On Your Kid’s Behavior](/news/step-and-half-siblings-might-create-aggressive-behavior-in-children.html): New research from the University Of Michigan examines longitudinal study data to find that children with aggressive behavior may be influenced by their step or half siblings. (353 words)
- [How To Scientifically Measure And Prevent Loneliness](/health/scientifically-measure-loneliness-lonely/index.html): Loneliness is linked to suicide, cardiovascular disease, and stroke. Isn't it about time you figured out whether or not you're lonely? Take the test here. (692 words)
- [Smell Your Best](/style/cologne-deodorant-grooming-awards/index.html): The 4 best colognes, deodorants, and body sprays that don’t overpower according to industry experts for the 2023 Fatherly Grooming Awards. (675 words)
- [Why New Dads Feel So Lonely Raising The Babies They Love](/health/new-dads-feel-lonely-infants/index.html): Postpartum loneliness is common and well understood among new mothers, but fathers experience their own version of depression and isolation. (508 words)
- [I Teach Music For A Living And These Are My 8 Tips For Getting Kids To Stick With An Instrument](/play/8-ways-to-help-kid-stick-with-instrument-lessons/index.html): Tom Serb is a professional guitarist and the founder of the Midwest Music Academy, and he offers 8 great tips to help you make sure your kid doesn't quit on those guitar lessons. (954 words)
- [How to Watch the Charlie Brown ‘Great Pumpkin’ Halloween Special](/entertainment/how-to-watch-the-charlie-brown-great-pumpkin-halloween-special.html): The beloved Halloween special isn't on broadcast TV, but you can still leagally stream it for free. (272 words)
- [How to Trick Toddlers Into Thinking They Got Their Way](/parenting/how-to-trick-toddlers-manipulate-stubborn/index.html): Giving a toddler a little agency allows them to tap into their inherent egocentrism and pride. It also makes them easy to manipulate. (744 words)
- [This Artist’s Reimagining of Popular Cartoons With Black Characters Is Incredible](/news/artists-tyron-handy-reimagining-cartoons-black-characters-simpsons-family-guy.html): Philadelphia based comic book artist and children’s book illustrator Tyron Handy is now going viral for his reimaginings of popular cartoon characters as black. (396 words)
- [6 Teething Myths That Parents Should Totally Ignore](/parenting/6-teething-myths-dentists-diarrhea/index.html): The big ugly symptoms of teething are probably not connected to teething and you can ditch the pricy teethers for a cold washcloth. (1,043 words)
- [Can You Get The Flu From The Flu Shot? The Science Clearly Says No](/health/can-you-get-flu-from-flu-shot/index.html): Can the flu shot make you sick? While there are flu shot side effects, they're mino, and you can't get the flu from the flu shot. Here's why. (544 words)
- [Why Every Dad Should Ditch the Diaper Bag For a Backpack](/gear/why-every-dad-should-ditch-the-diaper-bag-for-a-backpack.html): Just because diaper bags are sold to tote diapers doesn't make them the best for the job. As one dad learns, a simple backpack may be a better alternative. (793 words)
- [5 Ways to Lower Your Child Support Payment, According to a Divorce Lawyer](/love-money/ways-to-lower-child-support-payment/index.html): Updating or correcting your child support does not make you less of a father; it just means you’ll have more money to spend on your child in different ways. (705 words)
- [Gaming Is Worse Than TV For Kids In One Very Worrisome Way](/health/interactive-screentime-harmful-sleep-teens/index.html): A recent study has found that when adolescents game or text before bed, they take longer to fall asleep — and the minutes add up. (721 words)
- [How To Handle Baby Separation Anxiety When You First Go Back To Work](/love-money/baby-separation-anxiety-and-how-to-handle-it/index.html): Your anxiety isn't going to go away just because you're convinced your kid can survive for 10 hours a day without you. (493 words)
- [New Data Points To Benefits Of Moderate Screen Time For Kids](/health/moderate-screen-time-good-kids-science/index.html): Study suggests AAP screen time recommendations are based on outdated information, and that kids may actually benefit from more time with digital devices. (541 words)
- [This Connected Stacking Game Is Part Jenga, Part ‘The Sims,’ And Part Jurassic Park](/gear/back-the-connected-game-fabulous-beasts-on-kickstarter.html): Fabulous Beasts is a digitally connected game that turns a Jenga-like block tower on a platform into a digital jungle world on a tablet. (329 words)
- [Your Kid Should Hear 30 Million Words By Age 4 And This Tracker Can Help Them Get There](/gear/versame-starling-tracker-helps-language-development-for-children.html): The Starling word tracker by VersaMe tracks how many words your child hears, and makes suggestions to improve your interactions and aid their development. (361 words)
- [No, A Father Cannot ‘Babysit’ His Own Kids](/life/no-a-dad-cant-babysit-his-own-kids/index.html): To call dad a babysitter demotes him from being the co-equal partner in raising his children. (417 words)
- [Pissed Off Student Takes Teacher to School Over Christopher Columbus Lecture](/news/70809/index.html): A journal entry from a student to his teacher is going viral after he roasted them for a lesson about Christopher Columbus' “discovery” of North America. (429 words)
- [The Baby Poop Smell Experiment And What Love Truly Means](/parenting/parents-think-their-baby-poop-does-not-smell/index.html): Moms don't think their baby's poop smells as bad as other infant's, even during a blind smell test, research shows. Scientists suspect the same is true for dads. (636 words)
- [Starbucks Baristas Will Now Get Parental (and Paternity) Leave](/news/starbucks-baristas-will-now-get-parental-and-paternity-leave.html): Starbucks announced that it would take advantage of recent US corporate tax and add $250 million worth of expanded benefits, for workers. (423 words)

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