fatherhood

The Hypnotic Comfort of ‘Dad Reflexes’ Videos

In an era of toxic masculinity, videos of dads catching their kids at the last second provide the happiest feelings on Reddit

Is Comedy’s ‘Dumb Dad’ Cliché Finally Dead?

I’ll always love Homer Simpson, but he’s had his turn as spokesman of American paternity

How Do I Explain an Affair to My Kids?

Advice from both therapists and a family who’s been through it

Sylvester Stallone’s 1987 Arm-Wrestling Film ‘Over the Top’ Is Still Hollywood’s Most Awesome Movie About Divorced Dads

Stallone is the romantic ideal of the tough-guy single father, a hero who’d go to ridiculous lengths to show his son he’s loved. I adored it — and now, 32 years later, I’m still getting choked up