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June 24, 2022 at 7:45 PM

Say Hello To Your New Favorite Summer Cocktail

22 Family Adventures For The Bold     Jun 24, 2022   There’s no richer classroom than the one found in the great outdoors. Nature has a lot to teach our kids. There are of course the concrete skills — the knots and fire-starters and natural fishing lures you find in Boy Scout manuals or the mind o…

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June 23, 2022 at 7:45 PM

The Magic Formula For a Happy Relationship

Why I Quit My Job During The Great Resignation     Jun 23, 2022   Building a relationship takes time and effort; maintaining and repairing one requires the same. There are no easy solutions. This isn’t to say, however, that there aren’t useful ways of looking at your marriage to help it stay in (o…

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June 22, 2022 at 5:15 PM

The One Thing Every Grill Master Should Have On Hand

The One Thing Every Grill Master Should Have On Hand     Jun 22, 2022   Bounty Makes Cleanup Easier Than Ever — So You Can Focus On Your Food   Summer is officially here, so holiday BBQs, outdoor dining, and epic grill-offs are on the agenda. And whether you prefer cooking up ribeyes and romaine …

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June 21, 2022 at 7:50 PM

How Happy Marriages Stay Happy Over The Years

Mezcal Is So Much More Than You Think      Jun 21, 2022   How do happy marriages stay happy? Or, better yet, what qualities help a marriage endure and keep partners content? Researchers have spent decades publishing studies dissecting relationships to figure out what makes couples happy for the lo…

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June 20, 2022 at 7:45 PM

How to Teach a Kid How to Wait

How To Teach Toddlers, Preschoolers, And Kindergarteners To Wait      Jun 20, 2022   Young children spend infancy being picked up, fed, and entertained. So, it’s unsurprising that when they’re a little older and (much) more mobile, waiting is hard for them. But it’s also important — for safety, fo…

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June 19, 2022 at 7:40 PM

What It Means to Be a Dad Right Now

The Science of Dad And The ‘Father Effect’     Jun 19, 2022   What does it mean to be a dad in the 21st century? It means keeping kids safe and helping to shepherd them on to happy, healthy independence; being both reliable and ridiculous, because sometimes ridiculousness is what’s needed. Dads ar…

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June 17, 2022 at 7:41 PM

Who Wants to Play With Fire and Hammers?

Plus, What The World’s Greatest Adventurers Teach Their Kids     Jun 17, 2022   The job of a parent is to protect and nurture your child, to keep them safe from harm. But sometimes the best way to raise a self-assured kid is to let them take risks. And there’s no better way to do that than through…

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June 16, 2022 at 7:41 PM

What Outdoorsy Dads Really Want This Father’s Day

Donald Glover Reminds Us ‘Tis The Season To Shave Your Head      Jun 16, 2022   Still looking for Father’s Day gifts? We get it. It’s hard to find the right thing, what with the seemingly billions of options out there. How do you find good gifts for dad that he’ll not only like but actually love? …

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June 15, 2022 at 3:45 PM

Get Matched With Life Insurances Quotes From Top Carriers

Get Matched With Life Insurances Quotes From Top Carriers     Jun 15, 2022   Life Insurance Done Right   When it comes to the lives of our families, we all want some stability. Yet, with so many uncertainties in life, it helps to know that you will be able to provide for your family if something …

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June 14, 2022 at 7:45 PM

Need Your Partner to Make a Big Change? Here’s Where to Start

    Jun 14, 2022   In Dr. John Gottman’s research on relationships, he found that there are two types of problems that couples face: perpetual and solvable. Solvable problems tend to be about tasks — how do we want to clean the house? Which school do we send our kids to? How do we decide together t…

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June 13, 2022 at 7:40 PM

How to Get More PTO From Your Company

You Need More PTO. Here’s How To Ask Your Boss For It      Jun 13, 2022   You may still be at a full-time job you took several years ago, but you’re likely a different person than the one who showed up on day one. Perhaps you started a family, and all of those snow days and sick days and appointme…

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June 12, 2022 at 7:45 PM

Bring Order Back Into Your World Do This When Life Feels Out of Control Could You Be a Bit Too Controlling?

4 Refreshing Bourbon Slush Recipes to Whip Up This Summer     Jun 12, 2022   Whether we admit it or not, we all seek a sense of control. Parenthood is the perfect example. In an ideal world, you’d be able to protect your kids from all harm (and, obviously, get them to behave the way you want). You…

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June 10, 2022 at 7:41 PM

How Worried Should You Be About Screen Time?

    Jun 10, 2022   It’s nearly summer, which means long days in the sun, trips to the pool, and…lots and lots of screens. Without school to keep your kids occupied, sometimes it feels like the only option is to plop them in front of the iPad so you can get some work done. And while that isn’t what’…

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June 9, 2022 at 9:27 PM

100 Father’s Day Gifts He’ll Actually Want

22 Family Adventures For the Bold      Jun 9, 2022   Father’s Day is just around the corner which means it’s time to find a gift for the dad in your life — and, oh, buy yourself something nice, too. Finding a great gift for your loved ones can seem about as doable as showering without being repeat…

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June 8, 2022 at 5:30 PM

Show Him You Care In The Most Dad Way Possible With Backyard Essentials From The Home Depot

    Jun 08, 2022 Presented by The Home Depot   Show Him You Care In The Most Dad Way Possible With Backyard Essentials From The Home Depot   If there’s one thing dads go crazy for, it’s a gift that’s as functional as it is, well, fun. Help him build out the backyard of his dreams with quality too…

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June 7, 2022 at 7:45 PM

9 Things Boys Need To Hear Their Father Say At Home

    Jun 07, 2022   As parents, we’re constantly doling out information to our kids. Look both ways before crossing the street. Don’t put that in your mouth. No hitting. This is how we put away our things. This is, of course, crucial. But we’re also indirectly passing information. Kids are always li…

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June 7, 2022 at 12:20 PM

Dads Could Use A Laugh This Father’s Day

We found the perfect gifts.     Jun 07, 2022   Dads Could Use A Laugh This Father’s Day   In our current climate, those of us who take our role as a parent seriously need a laugh more than ever. We’ve rounded up Father’s Day gifts for dads who get that time spent goofing around with their kids is…

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June 6, 2022 at 7:45 PM

How to Stay Calm When The Kids Are Driving You Crazy

Plus, Calm Parents All Share These 3 Traits     Jun 06, 2022   Every parenting rollercoaster flies off the rails on occasion. Like when toddlers decide to use diaper ointment as body paint, or your middle schooler slams their bedroom door hard enough to rattle all of the dishes in the kitchen. But…

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June 5, 2022 at 7:41 PM

This Playground Workout Will Get You Fit

8 Killer Exercises to Do At the Playground   The playground is an underutilized workout tool. Those moments between sandbox supervision and monkey bar madness? They’re an opportunity to get fit. Really. The equipment is all around you. All you need to do is hang, pull, swing, and dip your way into…

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June 3, 2022 at 7:41 PM

Dad, What’s Pride?

Plus, 10 Ways To Celebrate Pride Month With Your Kids  Pride Month is an opportunity. To celebrate, yes — the diversity and strength and accomplishments of the LGBTQ+ community. But also to educate ourselves and our kids. After all, a lack of understanding and empathy is at the core of the hard ti…

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June 2, 2022 at 7:40 PM

The Grills to Get to Know This Summer

3 Underrated Cuts of Meat to Grill This Summer   There are multiple routes to outdoor cooking greatness. People have varying priorities and skill levels, and fortunately, the ever-expanding backyard cooking market provides plenty of dream grill candidates regardless of your preferred methods. With…

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May 31, 2022 at 7:45 PM

How to Beat the Post-Vacation Blues

Need to Calm Down? Ground Yourself With Your Five Senses  Vacation is supposed to be “rejuvenating,” but instead of hopping off to work with that post-vacation glow, you’re feeling more tired than ever. Why, after supposedly “resting,” do you feel post-vacation depression? According to experts, it…

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May 30, 2022 at 7:40 PM

The Most Important Skill Modern Couples Need to Master

How Much Compromise Is Too Much in a Relationship?   What’s the one skill that will benefit couples the most right now? That is, what’s most important to helping you and your partner feel happier, more resilient, less resentful, and better able to endure the many stresses of marriage and raising k…

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May 29, 2022 at 7:40 PM

What I Wish I Knew About Parenting

The Financial Moves To Make Before You Quit  Parenting is a long game, and mistakes are a big part of it. This is hardly shocking. You know you won’t ace everything, but, in the end, you hope that you did far more right than wrong. As you grow — and watch your kids grow — it’s natural to reflect o…

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May 27, 2022 at 7:40 PM

Don’t Get Along With Your Mother-in-Law? You’re Not Alone.

The Many Dangers of Leaning on Your Child For Emotional Support   Getting along with family can be a challenge. In-laws have a notorious reputation for a reason. Kids throw tantrums and can seem immune to nearly any type of discipline or parenting style you try. And with how difficult it can be to…

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May 26, 2022 at 7:41 PM

The Field Watch For You

5 Camping Recipes to Make The Next Time You’re in the Woods   A modest proposal: you need a watch. And not just a smart one. A traditional watch is a style play, sure. But it’s also a nod to more analog times, and it’s also nice to be able to check the time and not get sucked into whatever text me…

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May 24, 2022 at 7:45 PM

Alex Honnold, The World’s Boldest Climber, Just Became A Dad. Now What?

Growing Up Fast On Planet Earth, With Kim Stanley Robinson ADVERTISEMENT   There’s never been a better time to get outside. On one hand, the great outdoors are a salve — to our screen addiction, anxiety, (lack of) fitness, and boredom. On the other, nature reminds us that we’re on this rock togethe…

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May 23, 2022 at 7:45 PM

How to Raise Risk-Takers

How to Get Your Kids (And Yourself) Comfortable With Risky Play   The job of a parent is to protect and nurture your child, to keep them safe from harm. But sometimes the best way to raise a self-assured kid is to let them take risks. And there’s no better way to do that than through play. Althoug…

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May 22, 2022 at 7:40 PM

This Ab Workout Will Wreck You in 15 Minutes

How to Keep “Does Everyone Hate Me?” Thoughts At Bay   Remember those days when you went on a long run, contorted yourself through a 90-minute yoga class, crushed a rec soccer game, and then hit the sauna — all in a weekend? What a dream. Conversely, a parent’s relationship with exercise and fitne…

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May 20, 2022 at 7:40 PM

Celebrate Your Hairy Self

How to Rock a Mustache   Even if you’re losing the hair on your head, chances are you’re making up for it in other places, whether that be your face, your chest, your back, or, well, less polite areas. And science shows that there may be some good to having extra fur. Women are more attracted to m…

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May 19, 2022 at 7:40 PM

The Real “Dad Shoes”

Three Ways to Keep Your Sneakers Looking (and Smelling) New  “Dad shoes” are typically thought of as white, thick-soled, chunky, absurdly comfortable sneakers. In other words? Uncool. Boring. Not stylish. As our new sneaker columnist asserts, it’s time to reclaim and redefine the term. It’s never …

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May 18, 2022 at 6:25 PM

The Best Toys For Your Quickly Growing Child

Scary Mommy Spotted PRESENTED BY VTech® VTech®Toys for All Ages & Stages! As a father, chances are there is almost nothing you wouldn’t do to give your kid a fun and carefree summertime. Fortunately for readers of Fatherly, VTech® has an assortment of toys that are perfect for engaging childre…

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May 17, 2022 at 7:40 PM

How to Solve the “Why Didn’t You Ask?” Argument Once and For All

Bring on the Heat: 4 Great Spicy Margarita Recipes to Make This Summer ADVERTISEMENT   Here’s a common scenario between parents that couple’s therapists frequently see: One partner, often the woman, is frustrated, overwhelmed, and resentful because they feel that they’re tasked with a greater share…

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May 16, 2022 at 7:45 PM

How to Raise Kind Kids: 3 Things Parents Can Do

5 Mindfulness Exercises You Can Do in Under 5 Minutes   Parents spend a lot of time telling their kids to be nice to others — especially when siblings are involved. But raising kids who are kind takes more than scolding meanness. Kind kids must be attuned to the emotions of others and have a genui…

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May 15, 2022 at 7:40 PM

It’s Time to Lose That Beer Belly

3 Simple Rules for Raising Kind Kids   A beer belly isn’t just a leftover from the college days. Even if you aren’t downing Bud Lights (or calorific IPAs) like you used to, chances are your beer belly has grown. Age, stress, dietary habits, and missing out on exercise are all to blame, sure. But e…

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May 13, 2022 at 7:45 PM

How Stubbornness Intensifies Depression in American Men

Why Wealthier Kids Are Time Poor and Depressed   Most people’s mental health has nosedived in recent years for, well, obvious reasons. For some, that meant being a bit more irritable or tired. For many others, it meant developing clinical levels of depression. In the first year of the pandemic, an…

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May 12, 2022 at 7:45 PM

The Best Sunglasses for Any Adventure

Grilled Pizza is the Best Pizza   The sun is out again, which means its time to upgrade your shades game. Finding the perfect pair of sunglasses can mean the difference between enjoying a glare-free outing on the water and nursing a headache from squinting all day. But problem with sunglasses is t…

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May 10, 2022 at 7:45 PM

The Skills Kids Need to Face an Uncertain Future

The Best Rum For Mojitos (And Any Other Rum Drinks You’ll Be Making)   We’re living in unprecedented times. Sure, five years ago the experts probably could have told you that we were due for a global pandemic, or that Russia was likely to make a big political move. But the average American had no …

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May 9, 2022 at 7:40 PM

The Work From Home Hack All Parents Need to Know

How to Win Yourself Back From Social Media   There’s a lot to say about working from home. Some love the flexibility and increased family time it allows, while others long for the structure and comradery of cubicle life. One thing is certain: When working from home, the line between our work and f…

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May 8, 2022 at 7:41 PM

Mother’s Day, Done Right

57 Small, Nice Things to Do For Your Wife on Mother’s Day  Mother’s Day gives you a defined time to refocus on the woman with whom you share your life and your children. Yes, doing something nice for her should be an everyday affair. Small gestures that demonstrate your love and appreciation aren’…

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May 6, 2022 at 7:45 PM

How to Raise a Kid That’s Ready For the World

How to Teach Boundaries to an Overly Affectionate Child   Sure, you love your kids. But do you like your kids? Children can be frustrating. They throw tantrums, never seem to learn their lessons, and don’t consider the feelings of others. But it doesn’t have to be that way. (Or at least, it doesn’…

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May 5, 2022 at 7:41 PM

This Is the Anti-Aging Skincare Routine You Need

The Urban Arrow Family e-Bike Was Built to Replace Your Family Car   Admit it—getting old is not nearly as bad as you thought it would be. You don’t feel as worn down as you’d imagined, you don’t spend hours on end rocking in a rocking chair (although if you do, that’s awesome), and you certainly …

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May 4, 2022 at 5:15 PM

Treat Her To One Of These Fail-Proof Mother’s Day Gifts

Scary Mommy Spotted Treat Her To One Of These Fail-Proof Mother’s Day Gifts IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SUNGLASS HUT Sunglass Hut Has Everything You Need For An Unforgettable Mother’s Day Every mom deserves far more than just flowers for Mother’s Day. This year, wow the mom in your life with something th…

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May 3, 2022 at 7:43 PM

How to Be More Charming (Without Being Obnoxious)

The Secret to Being More Charming (Without Being Obnoxious)   Watching charm in action is like watching a good dancer. There’s style, control, and an effortless rhythm. That charming, likable person seemingly knows the right thing to say and do at the right moment. While charm is certainly a skill…

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May 2, 2022 at 7:40 PM

Hardworking Kids Come from Parents Who Do These 6 Things

With Airplane Mask Mandates Gone, Should You Cancel Your Family Vacation?   No parent wants a lazy kid. But getting kids to love and value hard work is incredibly difficult. The information economy has made this harder. Most kids don’t work the farm alongside their parents anymore. And this is all…

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May 1, 2022 at 7:40 PM

25 Marriage Tips From Couples Who’ve Been Together 25+ Years

6 Things You Should Never, Ever Say to Your Partner  Marriage advice is easy to ignore until you need it. Who hasn’t rolled their eyes at such trite aphorisms as “Say sorry even if you don’t mean it” or “Don’t go to bed angry”? These phrases tend to leak out of people’s mouths around weddings and …

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April 29, 2022 at 7:41 PM

The Quick And Dirty Guide To Making A Baby

How Long Does It Take To Get Pregnant? A Tryer’s Guide   So you want to have a baby. Great! But guess what? It’s not all on her. Men are responsible for 50% of all fertility issues — and not just because sperm are half the equation when it comes to getting pregnant. According to several long-term …

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April 28, 2022 at 7:41 PM

A Mini-Van Meant for Off-Roading (Yeah, You Heard That Right)

How to Make a Baby Emergency Kit For Road Trips   Road trips are a classic summer pastime. The snacks. The sights. The sing-a-longs. The side-winding detours to see odd roadside attractions. Squeezing the family in the car for hours leads to family bonding and, yes, some frustrations. The shouts o…

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April 26, 2022 at 7:41 PM

How to Save Money For Your Kids

Plus, So, How Much Should You Save in a 529 Account?  Fiscal responsibility really starts once you have kids. So, you saved for retirement and have a mortgage and a rainy day fund. Good for you! But you forgot about the kids. Finances are far too often self-serving. We try to get through our lives…

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April 25, 2022 at 7:41 PM

How to Truly Support a Partner Who Is Struggling with Burnout

Let Your Spouse Feel Your Presence ADVERTISEMENT   It’s safe to say that we’re all a little frayed at the moment. The past few years have been tough and the stress isn’t going to magically disappear, which makes it all the more important to recognize the signs of parental burnout. It can be describ…

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