What is it about a certain kind of film that appeals to fathers? Our writer took a stab at defining Dad Cinema and rounding ...

As in 'The Breadwinner,' popular media still tells men that showing up at home is optional. We've known better for decades.

For Father’s Day, The New York Times asked therapists, researchers, professional interviewers and famous dads to offer up ...

Research suggests that humor may play a meaningful role in parenting, and parents, particularly fathers, who use humor report stronger attachments and social bonding with their children.

I’m a 28-year-old woman, and my dad and I have worked really hard to repair our relationship since he and my mom divorced about 14 years ago, and he began a new relationship (that overlapped with his ...

In 2023, my dad called to tell me he'd dropped down to four days a week at work. He'd had a long career as an insurance underwriter, though it didn't define him. At one point, he even left the ...

Shopping for Dad (or any father figure for that matter) can feel like an impossible task. Fortunately, deciding to keep your budget small and opting for a more affordable present can be an opportunity ...