# 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. (6,244 words)

## Articles & Blog Posts

- [The Best Streaming Apps For Kids](/gear/video-streaming-apps-kids/index.html): All the apps you need for your kid to watch their favorite shows from Sesame Street, Nickelodeon, PBS, and more, on the go. (903 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. (6,313 words)
- [7 Shops With Thoughtful Gifts For All The Moms In Your Life](/gear/7-shops-with-thoughtful-gifts-for-all-the-moms-in-your-life.html): Great advice on where to buy the perfect Mother's Day gift. (652 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)
- [**What Men Need To Know About Vasectomy Costs, Recovery, And More**](/life/questions-about-getting-vasectomy/index.html): From how the procedure goes down, to recovery time, to efficacy, here are some fast facts for men thinking about getting a vasectomy. (746 words)
- [Two James Beard Winners On How To Do Thanksgiving With Kids](/life/two-james-beard-winners-on-how-to-do-thanksgiving-with-kids.html): James Beard-winning chef Michael Anthony and Tanya Steele, who wrote 'The Epicurious Cookbook' both have epic Thanksgiving dinners. They also have kids. (641 words)
- [Holiday-Themed Apps To Make Screen Time More Festive](/gear/6-holiday-themed-apps-to-make-screen-time-more-festive.html): Here's a roundup of six of the best festive themed apps to help you conqueror the holiday season this year. (440 words)
- [Earn Back The Hour Of Shuteye You Just Lost To Daylight Savings Time](/health-science/earn-back-the-hour-of-shuteye-you-just-lost-to-daylight-savings-time.html): According to a study by the National Sleep Foundation, blue light from screens can actually mess with your internal clock. (140 words)
- [Silicon Valley’s Pley: A Netflix For Toys That May Actually Work](/gear/silicon-valleys-pley-a-netflix-for-toys-that-may-actually-work.html): By focusing on just one brand — LEGO — Pley appears to be succeeding where others have faltered. (170 words)
- [10 Facts You Might Not Know About Lego](/gear/ten-things-you-may-not-know-about-legos-the-reigning-toy-industry-champ.html): From a Danish carpenter to the Lego Movie overtaking Toy Story, these are ten facts about Lego and how it came to dominate the toy industry. (432 words)
- [‘The Wonder Weeks’: Still Influential. Still Wrong.](/parenting/the-wonder-weeks-child-development-fact-check/index.html): 'The Wonder Weeks' is a baby-advice book that offers parents the promise of being able to exploit a series of wonder week leaps over the first two years of life. It has problems. (1,217 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)
- [Win At Parenting With…Zip Ties?](/gear/win-at-parenting-withzip-ties/index.html): Behold the new duct tape: Nylon zip ties. Have to tie your daughter’s hair up? Need a makeshift tourniquet? Backpack strap broken? Zip ties can help. (90 words)
- [My 6-Year-Old Son Is Sort Of Sexist So I’m Using ‘Star Wars’ To Set Him Straight](/play/how-i-trick-my-son-out-of-being-sexist/index.html): Doug Parker shares his realization of his son's quick assimilation into society's gender roles, and how he has used Star Wars to show his son that stereotyping by gender is wrong. (1,060 words)
- [Wildly Over-The-Top Christmas Light Displays And Where To Find Them](/gear/wildly-over-the-top-christmas-light-displays-and-where-to-find-them.html): If decking the halls with boughs of holly is a competition where you live, take cues from these neighborhoods with the best Christmas light displays. (692 words)
- [This Girl Turned A Feminine Lego Set Into A Girl Power MegaBot](/gear/this-girl-turned-a-feminine-lego-set-into-a-girl-power-megabot.html): Given a clearly gendered Lego set, this girl took things in an entirely unexpected direction. (152 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)
- [The “Other Talk”: Now In App Form](/gear/the-other-talk-now-in-app-form/index.html): Numerous studies consistently show that kids begin to think about race far earlier than they do the birds and bees. (106 words)
- [Yes, Kids Really Do Notice How Much Time You Spend On Your Phone](/gear/yes-kids-really-do-notice-how-much-time-you-spend-on-your-phone.html): According to researchers at Boston Medical Center who observed parents with their phone at fast food restaurants, kids became crankier with less attention. (159 words)
- [7 Giant Monster Movies To See With Your Kid Before ‘Kong: Skull Island’](/play/giant-monster-movies-kids-kong-skull-island/index.html): What are the best monster movies your kids should watch before heading to Kong: Skull Island? Here are 7 films that are binge-worthy before the new release. (771 words)
- [The Hardest Thing About A Father’s Legacy? The Truth.](/life/tad-friend-interview-parenting-fatherhood/index.html): When writing his new memoir "In the Early Times", Tad Friend discovered new, hard truths about his father that forced him to reckon with preconceived notions — and himself. (3,094 words)
- [Video Review: UPPAbaby G-Link Umbrella Stroller](/gear/video-review-uppababy-g-link-umbrella-stroller/index.html): The UPPAbaby G-Link is an easy-to-fold, easy-to-navigate umbrella stroller with a reclining seat and above-average sized SPF 50+ pop-out canopy. (435 words)
- [All of Amazon’s Best Gifts, Now On One Site](/gear/all-of-amazons-best-gifts-now-on-one-site/index.html): Use this site to see the best gifts on Amazon, including the most commonly-purchased toys and games for kids and families. (137 words)
- [A Well-Intended Doll That’s Just Wrong. Horribly Wrong](/gear/a-well-intended-doll-thats-just-wrong-horribly-wrong-2.html): The dolls have been a way for one woman, a doula, to “express passion for birth, breastfeeding and attachment".The whole thing is just completely weird. (106 words)
- [A Well-Intended Doll That’s Just Wrong. Horribly Wrong](/gear/a-well-intended-doll-thats-just-wrong-horribly-wrong.html): This doll “gives birth” to a smaller doll, complete with placenta, breastfeeding and more. There’s nothing creepy about … wait, yes. Yes, there is. (80 words)
- [When Does ‘Incredibles 2’ Actually Take Place?](/play/what-year-does-the-incredibles-2-happen-timeline/index.html): It seems like 'The Incredibles' and 'Incredibles 2' takes place in the present, but then again, it might be the future. But wait, is this a retro future? (905 words)
- [9 Car Seat Concepts That Seemed Really Great At The Time But Are Actually Terrifying By Modern Standards](/gear/9-car-seat-concepts-that-seemed-really-great-at-the-time-but-are-actually-terrifying-by-modern-standards.html): Unfortunately for babies, child car seats haven’t always been so thoughtful; in fact, some of been downright scary. Here are some of our (least) favorites. (289 words)
- [We Used This Chinese Method to Potty Train Our Son in a Week](/love-money/how-to-potty-train-toddler-one-week-using-chinese-method.html): For two years, my partner and I struggled with how to potty-train a boy, and we got nowhere. But a Chinese daycare's potty-training methods managed to have him peeing in a toilet in just one week. (960 words)
- [How To Handle A Selfie-Obsessed Toddler](/gear/how-to-handle-a-selfie-obsessed-toddler/index.html): Struggling to handle that self obsessed toddler? Discover a few ways to handle that baby, including teaching them to include others and practicing patience. (132 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)
- [Mattel’s Sales Are Tanking And Barbie Is To Blame](/gear/mattels-sales-are-tanking-and-barbie-is-to-blame/index.html): Barbie is the latest iconic brand with a questionable influence over American youth that consumers are spurning. McDonald's is feeling the pain, too. (80 words)
- [The Best Valentine’s Day Jewelry Gifts Under $250](/gear/best-valentines-day-jewelry-gifts-under-250/index.html): These ten jewelry gifts under $250 for Valentine's Day will show your special someone the love without breaking the bank. (620 words)
- [style/mens-grooming-kits/index.html](/style/mens-grooming-kits/index.html) (1 words)
- [gear/the-best-birthday-gifts-for-10-year-olds/index.html](/gear/the-best-birthday-gifts-for-10-year-olds/index.html) (1 words)
- [Sugar Is Having Its Tobacco Moment](/health-science/sugar-is-having-its-tobacco-moment/index.html): With child obesity on the decline, Dr. Robert Lustig explains how his new sugar free cookbook will continue to fight the sugar epidemic. (169 words)
- [Raising Kids With A Menorah, A Christmas Tree, And No Confusion](/life/raising-kids-with-a-menorah-a-christmas-tree-and-no-confusion.html): With the help of therapist Judith Kellner, find out the best ways of diffusing religious tensions with your spouse during the Christian & Jewish holidays. (681 words)
- [How To Get Pope Francis To Bless Your Child](/health-science/how-to-get-pope-francis-to-bless-your-child/index.html): Pope Francis is making his first visit to the U.S. and the first papal visit in 50 years. Here's a tip on how you can get the pontiff to bless your baby as he tours Washington, D.C., New York City, and Philadelphia. (135 words)
- [life/gary-vaynerchuk-interview-manosphere-boys/index.html](/life/gary-vaynerchuk-interview-manosphere-boys/index.html) (1 words)
- [gear/best-gifts-for-dads/index.html](/gear/best-gifts-for-dads/index.html) (1 words)
- [The Most Talked About Product At CES? A Onesie](/gear/the-most-talked-about-product-at-ces-a-onesie/index.html): Want to know everything about your sleeping infant without having to bug their room like the NSA? This cozy onesie has built-in sensors that are insane. (106 words)
- [Fight Like A Man, Take Out A Child](/play/fight-like-a-man-take-out-a-child/index.html): Gavin McInnes takes you step by step on the best ways to defend yourself against an aggressive child. (162 words)
- [Example Matters More Than Instruction And 2 Other Things Parenthood Has Taught Me](/parenting/3-biggest-life-lessons-ive-learned-being-father/index.html): Jason Ferg looks at how his life has been transformed by becoming a father, and shares the 3 biggest lessons he has learned. (686 words)
- [What Today’s Teachers Can Learn From Ælfric Bata, A Drunk 10th Century Monk](/parenting/what-todays-teachers-can-learn-from-a-drunk-10th-century-monk.html): Ælfric Bata, a tenth-century monk, was responsible for some of the most important contributions in the English language including, the Glossary and Grammar. (290 words)
- [Trump’s Misread of Larry David’s MAGA Hat Proves There’s Two Kinds of Dad Humor](/play/trump-maga-hat-larry-david-curb-episode/index.html): What happens when dad misunderstand other kinds of dad humor? A study of two kinds of dad humor: Trump and Larry David. (886 words)
- [Schools Ban Non-Immunized Students After Disneyland Measles Outbreak](/health-science/schools-ban-non-immunized-students-after-disneyland-measles-outbreak.html): The Huntington Beach City School District just banned its unvaccinated children from school after they had been accused of spreading measles at Disneyland. (177 words)
- [3 Weird Facts About That ‘Spider-Man’ Pointing Meme](/play/spider-man-pointing-meme-origin/index.html): The Spider-Man pointing meme actually makes no sense. Here's why the origin is strange and why 'No Way Home' kind of fixed it. (559 words)
- [How To Explain Meat To Kids Without Creating Vegetarians](/parenting/how-to-explain-meat-to-kids-vegetarian/index.html): This is how you explain that meat is animals to a child without creating a kid who won't eat meat. (734 words)
- [8 Surprisingly Deep Insights On Food From Cookie Monster](/entertainment/8-surprisingly-deep-insights-on-food-from-cookie-monster.html): Fun fact: Cookie Monster is the most popular character on Sesame Street and it's not even close. Beyond that, he also has some sage advice. (132 words)
- [How My Wife And I Compromised On Co-Sleeping With Our First Baby](/parenting/hanging-crib-co-sleeping-conflict/index.html): Martyn V. Halm and his wife could never seem to agree on co-sleeping, but the hanging crib turned out to be the solution to all their issues. (345 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)
- [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)
- [Viral Reddit Post Proves Jerry’s Hallway On ‘Seinfeld’ Can’t Exist IRL](/play/viral-reddit-post-proves-jerrys-hallway-on-seinfeld-cant-exist-irl.html): Looks like Jerry's apartment on 'Seinfeld' simply can't exist in our universe. Or maybe even the 'Seinfeld' universe, either. (359 words)

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