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Fatherly

A father reflects on what he’s learned about parenthood from his non-verbal, autistic son. A dad shares success strategies, heavily dependent on humorous YouTube videos, to cope with difficult days of kid care. The father of a kangaroo-loving child wonders how to empower the boy beyond making a donation to an Australian wildlife rescue in the midst of devastating fires.

These are the types of essays you’ll find in the “Voices” department of , a 5-year old online publication packed with parenting articles, videos, and personal narratives. It’s one of about the prevalence of mother-related publications in print and online. “Being a mom is an understood cultural value. Being a dad is a bit more ambiguous.”

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