Parenthood Is More Likely to Make You Happy If You're a Man
A large new study finds that fathers are generally happier than childless men.
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To Build More Compassionate Men, Emphasize Their Role as Dads
New research finds men reminded of the notion of fatherhood express less-hostile political views.
Paddling Out With a Diaper in Tow
A frustrating, but ultimately fulfilling, father-daughter surf adventure in El Salvador.
Five 'Pacific Standard' Stories for Father's Day
Modern fatherhood means grappling with changing gender norms.
Why Most Men Think They're Over-Working as Parents When, Quantitatively, This Isn't True
Men constantly over-estimate their performance in the areas of household work and childcare (and just about everything else too) because society congratulates them for doing these things at all.
There's More Than One Way You Could Have Twins With Two Different Fathers
A few weird possible explanations for a weird case.
Why Do So Many Young People in Latin America Hook Up in Parks?
South of the border, the combined forces of crowded housing, conservative fathers, and high school politics have produced extreme PDA.
Dads in Advertising: Are Times Changing?
What does it mean that fathers have found their way into more ads and are starting to look comfortable there?
Papa Does Preach—and He Also Changes Diapers
Just 20 years ago, paternity leave was mostly scoffed at. But today, experts agree that when men take a greater role in caregiving, everyone benefits. So how do we get governments and businesses to rethink their policies?
Majority of Stay-at-Home Dads Aren’t There to Care for Family
A close look at a Pew Social Trends report.
Mothers (and Others) Can Make Good Fathers, Too
It’s time for a less strict and judgmental definition of what makes for a functioning family.