adivunsolicited / TikTok My daughter came home from school the other day and told me that a boy in her class told her that he couldn’t play “House” with her anymore at recess. That was a “girl game.” While I stood there, shocked and angry, I took a beat and said that games, toys, and...
Dave Barnes / TikTok My daughter was at an all-day playdate yesterday. When my friend dropped her off, she raved about my kid’s behavior. She was polite! She was sweet and helpful! She cleaned up! She was a true delight! And this was music to my ears. I was so proud of her for being...
Kier Gaines / TikTok We’ve all heard the term “default parent.” That’s the parent who does the majority of the labor in the household, and not just the cooking and cleaning and child-rearing, but the mental load too. The schedules, the meal planning, etc. It’s a lot. So, when we pick partners who are actually...
joegonzales.co / TikTok Can you imagine a boomer (or even Gen X) dad organizing and hosting a meet-up for other dads? Yeah, me neither. That was just something that didn’t ever happen, whether it was because dads were working their 9-5s in offices or because of societal norms that have existed for centuries. The idea...