How and Why You Should Support the #DadsRead Campaign This Father’s Day
Recent studies argue that dads are significantly less likely to read to their children than moms are. But that’s a stereotype we can change this Father’s Day and here’s how we can do it… — We need...
View ArticleWhen We Read Together, We ARE Together: How Maurice Sendak Saved My Son and Me
In this #DadsRead tribute, Steve Edwards tells the story of how Maurice Sendak’s “In the Night Kitchen” opened his eyes to how the simple act of reading can be educational for both parents AND...
View ArticleLooking the Numbers: Why More Dads Need to Read to Their Kids (Infographic)
The #DadsRead campaign promotes the benefits of fathers reading to their children. This infographic explains why dads need to read with their kids more often. — For more information on the #DadsRead...
View ArticleSupport #DadsRead and #WeNeedDiverseBooks Because Reading to Your Kids Is FUN
Navdeep Singh Dhillon loves reading with his kids and praises recent campaigns that encourage fathers to seek out enriching and unique reading experiences with their kids. — For more information on...
View Article“What Are You Reading For?”: Why I Read to My Bilingual Child
Stephen Greene argues that his experiences with raising his bilingual son in Brazil have reinforced the importance of making time to read together every night. — For more information on the #DadsRead...
View ArticleFor the Love of Reading: Building a Family That Reads
Larry Bernstein discusses his family’s love for reading and how he was recently able to share one of his favorite childhood books with his son. — For more information on the #DadsRead campaign and how...
View ArticleInstilling a Love for Reading Early in Your Child’s Life
Scott Posey spells out why he thinks it’s important that he reads to his young son every night, both for developmental and social reasons. — For more information on the #DadsRead campaign and how YOU...
View ArticleA Little Girl, One Light, and Three Books: Creating Safe Reading Spaces for...
Mike Reynolds discusses the reasons why parents should always make sure that their kids have safe places to read. — For more information on the #DadsRead campaign and how YOU can participate, click...
View ArticleReading to My Kids Has Made Us Closer
Chris Bernholdt worked hard to instill a love of reading in his kids at an early age, a decision that has reaped many benefits for his family and brought him closer to his children as well. — For more...
View ArticleJoin The Good Men Project for a #DadsRead Twitter Party on Thursday June 12th
Get ready for Father’s Day by joining our Twitter Party, talking about dads and reading, and winning some fabulous prizes at 8 pm ET/5 pm PT on Thursday, June 12th — This Thursday, June 12th, at 8pm...
View ArticleTo Read, Perchance to Dream: Passing Reading Down from Generation to Generation
Ariel Chesler was so surrounded by books as a child, he thought he lived in a library. Now he’s discovering the joys of reading with his own children. — For more information on the #DadsRead campaign...
View ArticleThe Next Chapter: Reading with My Sons During My Divorce
During a difficult time, Ben Railton struggled to share one of his favorite childhood books with his sons, a reading experience that bonded them in unexpected ways. — For more information on the...
View ArticleWhy The Modern Library Is a Place of Refuge for Parents and Kids Alike
When his son’s school was temporarily closed, Jeff Tepper quickly learned that public libraries have become vital places of community and education for families with children. — For more information...
View ArticleMy Father Never Returned Library Books: A Father’s Day Reading Remembrance
Tom Burns’ dad loved libraries and he loved to read. However, he didn’t like giving libraries their books back. This is his story. — For more information on the #DadsRead campaign and how YOU can...
View ArticleTelling Our Story: Why It Matters That #DadsRead
Felix Brandon Lloyd knows the impact that a father’s presence can have on a child, which is why he regularly makes time to read with his children and supports the #DadsRead campaign. — For more...
View ArticleHow to Raise a Reader
Michael Carley offers advice for parents who want to encourage their children to embrace books and reading at a young age. — “Outside of a dog, a book is man’s best friend Inside of a dog, it’s too...
View ArticleThe Peculiar Case of the Reading Dad
— I love reading to my kids’ classes. The enthusiasm on their faces as they experience a new story is priceless. I recently read a few books to my son’s preschool class. However, my gender proved to...
View Article10 Things Fathers Want Their Children To Remember About Them (Part 2)
As fathers, we often wonder how our kids will remember us. Avi has provided some incredible insight into how he hopes his kids remember him. Yesterday Avi Laviad brought some incredible insight to the...
View ArticleWhy Teenagers Are Scary As Hell: A Dad Looking Forward
I don’t have teenagers yet, but I’m going to be the dad of two in the next few years, I’m scared. Please help! — Yesterday I wrote about how scary babies are. I stand by that, but the more I got to...
View Article4 Things Science Tells Us About Raising Responsible (And All-Around Awesome)...
Want to raise compassionate and responsible children? Here’s what scientific research says about parenting. — Written by Kathryn Hawkins Should you focus on attachment parenting, or raising free-range...
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