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Why I’m Indulging My Son’s Newfound Football Obsession
Our humor columnist, a doting dad, overjoyed by this father-son bonding opportunity, even if it’s just a phase
2026 Parent-Focused Holidays—Beyond Mother’s and Father’s Day
Our humor columnist on how to celebrate Mom and Dad all year long
The Night Before a Parent’s Christmas
A new poem on the late-night saga of gift assembly—all in the name of Christmas magic
Dad Amongst Dudes: Movies to Cry To
It’s OK for boys to cry, especially during these father-son movies
Dad Amongst Dudes: The Spelling Bee
Our humor columnist covertly fist bumps his way through his son’s big moment
Dads Amongst Dudes: Phoning It In
Our humor columnist opines on the right amount of screen time for himself and, oh, for his kids, too
Dad Amongst Dudes: The Childcare Questionnaire
So you think you can babysit? A 5-question quiz for screening candidates, from our humor columnist
Dad Amongst Dudes: The Man Who Works Upstairs
Our humor columnist on working from home & his sons’ impromptu appearances on his Zoom calls
Dad Amongst Dudes: Artificial (Parenting) Intelligence
Our humor columnist talks relying on AI to help answer his kids’ endless questions
Meet the Husband-and-Wife Team Behind Tepetán
The Oak Cliff parents of three went from corporate to cold press mixers
Where to Celebrate Father’s Day in Dallas
Outdoor adventures + steak dinners = full hearts
Dad Amongst Dudes: Day 1 Jitters
DFWChild’s humor column chronicles his 9-year-old’s first day at a new school and how who had to calm whose nerves.
Dad Amongst Dudes: Coach’s Corner
A rookie coach on leading his son’s elementary school basketball team
Dad Amongst Dudes: Game On
When taking your kids to a sporting event doesn’t go how you envisioned
Dad Amongst Dudes: First-Year Dad Survival Guide
4 tried-and-true pieces of advice from our humor columnist
Dad Amongst Dudes: The Entertainer
Josh Farnsworth is a national award-winning parenting columnist who lives with his wife and two goofball sons. You can reach…
Dad Amongst Dudes: The Girl Next S’more
Our humor columnist recounts a camping trip when his sons compete for the admiration of a campsite neighbor—before the lure of s’mores reels them back to reality.
Your Father’s Day Gift Guide
From socks to cigars, these 10 local gifts will make any dad’s day.
A Father’s Legacy Lives On
In honor of Father’s Day, our publisher Joy Niebes looks back on the life and legacy of her own father, Em Niebes.