9 Best Articles on Fatherhood
The most useful articles on fatherhood from around the web—beginners to advanced—curated by thought leaders and our community. We focus on timeless pieces and update the list whenever we discover new, must-read articles or videos—make sure to bookmark and revisit this page.
Top 5 Fatherhood Articles
At a glance: these are the articles that have been most read, shared, and saved on fatherhood by Refind users.
Short Articles
Short on time? Check out these useful short articles on fatherhood—all under 10 minutes.
Being a good father means rethinking masculinity
Michael Ian Black on how to raise better men.
What Becoming a Parent Really Does to Your Happiness
Research has found that having children is terrible for quality of life—but the truth about what parenthood means for happiness is a lot more complicated.
«Research has found that having children is terrible for quality of life—but the truth about what parenthood means for happiness is a lot more complicated.»
Reflections on six months of fatherhood
To be fed from a spoon requires three distinct skills. First, you must open your mouth when the spoon approaches. Second, you must close your mouth around the spoon once it has fully entered the mouth…
This Is Your Brain on Fatherhood
What clownfish stepfathers and Dad-of-the-Year foxes teach us about paternal neurochemistry in the animal kingdom
20 Thoughtful Quotes About Fatherhood From Barack Obama
The former president has opened up about his experience parenting Malia and Sasha.
Long Articles
These are some of the most-read long-form articles on fatherhood.
Fatherhood changes men’s brains, according to before-and-after MRI scans
Neuroscientists know that pregnant mothers’ brains change in ways that appear to help with caring for a baby. Now researchers have identified changes in new fathers’ brains, too.
What the childless fathers of existentialism teach real dads
Few of the great existentialists had children. How can their philosophy help with the anxiety and dread of fatherhood?
The Paternity Reveal
Fatherhood used to be a matter of faith. What changes when science makes it a matter of fact?
Publications
We monitor hundreds of publications, blogs, newsletters, and news sources in Fatherhood, including:
The Ringer
Sports. TV. Movies. Pop Culture. Music.
Pew Research Internet
Nonpartisan, non-advocacy @pewresearch data about technology and the internet
Grub Street
The latest food news and the most authoritative restaurant criticism, covering New York and beyond. Sign up for #TheYearIAteNewYork: https://nymag.com/promo/year-i-ate-new-york-newsletter.html
Jason Crawford
Founder, @rootsofprogress. I write about the history of technology and the philosophy of progress. Part-time consultant to @OurWorldInData. Former tech founder
Smithsonian Magazine
Official Twitter feed for Smithsonian magazine. @ replies may be reprinted in the magazine. Legal: http://si.edu/Termsofuse
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