The idea of Father’s Day was conceived slightly more than a century ago by Sonora Dodd of Spokane, Wash., while she listened to a Mother’s Day sermon in 1909. Dodd wanted a special day to honor her father, William Smart, a widowed Civil War...

The idea of Father’s Day was conceived slightly more than a century ago by Sonora Dodd of Spokane, Wash., while she listened to a Mother’s Day sermon in 1909. Dodd wanted a special day to honor her father, William Smart, a widowed Civil War...

Part of being a dad is being able to throw epic barbecues. With summer just around the corner, barbecue and tailgate season is back on our minds. Whether you’re tailgating before a baseball game or just barbecuing in your backyard, planning to ensure...

Interesting article by NYT columnist Bruce Feiler entitled, “Are You a Man? One Author Feels Your Changes”. This excerpt about his father’s tapes reminded me of my dad: Feiler’s grandfather made 28 cassette tapes before he died, on ...

An article about new dad Perez Hilton in the LA Times got me to thinking about whether fatherhood softens a man up. The article: BY ROBIN ABCARIAN – PHOTO BY KIRK MCKOY LA Times: Kinder and gentler: The rumors about Perez Hilton are true Once th...

Scientists have finally discovered the God Particle. They say this is a major discovery that will go a long ways toward helping them explain why the universe is the way it is. Scientists have long-theorized this “God Particle” (subatomic p...

National Fatherhood Initiative (NFI) had asked the public to select one of a handful of movies as their “Fatherhood Movie of the Year” by voting for the 2012 film that best communicates the importance of involved, responsible, and committe...

If you’re a physically active dad cycling or rollerblading with your kids, pat yourselves on the back because not many parents are taking the time to engage their children in activities that promote exercise. If you are passionate about incorpora...

Only a few years ago, very few people paid attention to the long-term effects of playing football. A series of high-profile reports, however, has changed this, and many people are now beginning to see how dangerous football can be if safety procedures ...

As a father it can be challenging to find an activity to engage in with your children that everyone enjoys. An even greater challenge is to find an activity that promotes a healthy lifestyle and that your kids will never outgrow. Children today are inc...