Teach your son how to grow up to be a man.| The Art of Manliness
By whichever named we call him, no matter whether he was a good dad or a horrible one, no man looms larger in a man's life than his father.| The Art of Manliness
You’re cruising along with your family on a summer road trip and everyone is getting a little cranky. The air is stale, the drinks are stale too, and what’s needed is some sort of activity that everyone can agree on. Sure, each kid/parent could have their own device to waste away the hours, but it’s […]| The Art of Manliness
Study after study empirically demonstrates that dads play an extremely important role in a child's well-being and success.| The Art of Manliness
When Rick Burgess was growing up, his father, Bill Burgess, was also his football coach. But Bill was a mentor on and off the field not only for his own son but for the many young men he coached at both the high school and collegiate level. Though Bill has passed on, his lessons remain […] This article was originally published on The Art of Manliness.| People Archives | The Art of Manliness
When my kids were little, I was an involved dad. I changed diapers, did middle-of-the-night feedings, and took the tykes to the doctor. I wouldn’t say I was inherently drawn to doing these tasks. There wasn’t some paternal urge to nurture our kids when they were newborns and toddlers. I did it because I loved […]| The Art of Manliness
I want to know how my kids' day went. So I figured there had to be a better way to get them to open up when we’re hanging out at the end of the day.| The Art of Manliness
I’ve been doing this dad thing for almost 15 years now. During that time, I’ve read books and articles about how I can be a better parent. One parenting framework I’ve found helpful in rearing my kiddos comes from a child development researcher named Diana Baumrind. Back in the 1960s, Baumrind observed how parents and […]| The Art of Manliness
Dads, you can dress sharp and still burp a baby. Here's how.| The Art of Manliness
There are two stories of when the first Father's Day was celebrated. Learn why it is celebrated on June 19th in the USA.| The Art of Manliness
When your kid marries, you not only gain another family member, you gain a new role: father-in-law. It’s not a role that gets much celebration or attention. If we culturally mention in-laws at all, it tends to be in terms of unwanted meddling. But a father-in-law can play a positive, supportive role in the life […]| The Art of Manliness
Even if you didn’t come from a family of divorce, maybe you want to be more involved with your own kids than your dad was with you and your siblings.| The Art of Manliness
A lot of young men today struggle in finding their footing in adulthood. They feel lost, directionless, and unsure of who they are and how to confidently and competently navigate the world. Part of the reason for this is that most young men today lack something which was once a part of nearly every culture […]| The Art of Manliness