Intersectionality and the Tragedy of the Black Male
Feminist ignoring of male issues has especially harmed the black community. “Intersectionality is a concept often used in critical theories to describe the ways in which oppressive institutions (racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, xenophobia, classism, etc.) are interconnected and cannot be examined separately from one another.” Intersectionality is a well-known word among people concerned about those who...CONTINUE READING→
Why Hiking Can Be Superior To Other Forms Of Exercise
Why More People Are Choosing To Exercise Many people are driven to keep up their appearance in today’s society. They want to look and feel their best. They’re eating better than ever before, enhancing their appearance, and choosing exercise in an effort to look and feel better. If they find themselves with a busy schedule,...CONTINUE READING→
Ways to Show Your Pregnant Partner That You Care
Dear Mr. Dad: You often talk about how to be an involved dad, but how can I be an involved husband, especially while my wife is pregnant? A: Here are some ideas that will boost your popularity at home and make your wife the envy of all of her friends, pregnant or otherwise: Offer to give...CONTINUE READING→
Toilet Training Without Tears (Yours or Your Child’s)
Dear Mr. Dad: My baby is nearly two. When’s the right time to start potty training and how do we do it? A: I’ve always maintained that changing diapers is a highly underrated bonding experience—especially for dads. But no matter how fondly you recall the experience, most of us are delighted when we can put that...CONTINUE READING→
Left Wing Intolerance on Campus Is Meeting Its Match
A far left bias on campus has led J. Haidt and others to argue for free speech. Whatever media you look at, whatever Internet sites you frequent, whatever social media you are on, you cannot escape the fact that in the last decade or so, our country has become more and more polarized. The election...CONTINUE READING→
Myth of the Biologically Unfit Father
Dear Mr. Dad: While I appreciate your column and your attempts to get dads more involved, the simple fact is that women are biologically better suited than men to be parents. Your response? A: Sorry, but you’re dead wrong. Margaret Mead once said that fathers are a biological necessity, but a social accident. And throughout much...CONTINUE READING→
Nothing to Fear from Your Baby’s Fears
Dear Mr. Dad: My 15-month-old baby is suddenly afraid of everything—including a lot of things he wasn’t afraid of just a few weeks ago. He’s scared the bathtub, getting his hair cut, the vacuum cleaner, the dark, and even our dog (the same dog that he actually rode on recently. What’s going on and what...CONTINUE READING→
The Why and How of Starting a Small Business
We, as a society, have seen much advancement in our technology during this information age. The levels of convenience within the various aspects of our daily lives have dramatically increased as innovative solutions continue to solve the world’s problems. So much so that individuals can actually start any type of business by simply using a...CONTINUE READING→
Loving Pale Males
In 1993 a father of sons realizes extreme feminism is an attack on his children. More than 25 years ago, I experienced a turning point in my feelings about gender issues. Starting in the late 1960s I had always been a feminist: I supported female faculty at my college in the early ’70s when they were starting...CONTINUE READING→
Sleeping Arrangements
Dear Mr. Dad: Everyone I ask has a different opinion about whether it’s okay to share a bed with a baby. My biggest concern is safety. What’s the bottom line? A: The short answer to your question is a resounding “It depends.” For years, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommended against bed sharing (sometimes called “the...CONTINUE READING→