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post #1 of 20
3/19/08 at 11:40am
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Are there any magazines geared towards dads? Like a "mothering" for dads? A dad to me friend of mine is asking and I can't find any.

TIA.
post #2 of 20
3/20/08 at 2:06am
I must admit that I haven't really looked, but I've never seen a father equivalent of Mothering, nor anything even close. I would be interested if anyone can find anything though.
post #3 of 20
3/22/08 at 7:11pm
The only type of magazines I have ever seen are for mothers at check-out line. However that is an interesting concept. I am a web-master by trade, and I think that having a "brother" mag to "Mothering" would be awesome.

Anyone else wanna be on the train?
post #4 of 20
3/22/08 at 8:42pm
Someone should really develop this idea. I'm sure it would do VERY well.
post #5 of 20
3/22/08 at 9:48pm
ITA, it would be a very profitable venture!

I used to subscribe to Parenting mag , or Parents or something of that nature, and when it I read it, it always refered mainly to the mother, really not too much for Dad in the parents magazine. It always really bugged me, like Oh Dad, you did not carry the baby, give birth to the baby or BF the baby, so therefore you are not a really a parent.

OK, off my soap box!!
post #6 of 20
3/23/08 at 11:05am
I always enjoyed reading Parents Magazine.

Regards
post #7 of 20
3/23/08 at 5:19pm
As a freelancer who writes for a variety of parenting mags I can tell you that our editors are eager to get more male perspectives and include more fathers in the stories. The problem I have (and all the writers I know seem to have) is finding fathers who want to participate in stories. I look for people all over the place for anecdotes and interviews and 100% of the time it is mothers who respond.

Also, when I ask for story ideas that people want to see covered in magazines very few men give their opinions - I'm sure their are men who are interested in parenting and I'd love to hear from them - but so far no luck...
post #8 of 20
3/23/08 at 9:03pm
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Originally Posted by ella-makes-3 View Post
I used to subscribe to Parenting mag , or Parents or something of that nature, and when it I read it, it always refered mainly to the mother, really not too much for Dad in the parents magazine.

Parenting Magazing is the absolute worst for that, and I refuse to read it partially because of that--every single article is specifically about moms, except there is usually one page stuck way in the back called something like "Just for Dads!," and it's usually an article about incompetent guys who get all frazzled and overwhelmed when they spend more then an hour with their kids, and act like that is enough to make them a good father. It's incredibly offensive. My DH would LOVE a magazine about fatherhood!
post #9 of 20
4/29/08 at 10:09am

"Dad" article in print "Mothering" mag...

Did any one read the print article in Mothering about dads? I must admit I recognized some of the situations the author wrote about.

Anywho, They talked about making the MDC more open to dads.
post #10 of 20
4/30/08 at 11:13am
I don't know too much about it, but how about this one? http://www.realdadmagazine.com/
It looks fairly new.
post #11 of 20
4/30/08 at 1:40pm
you writing savvy dads need to make "popular Dad" like popular mechanic or "gaming dad weekly" something that is geared at real men who are real dads who are goofy and loving like real men (or at least my real man) I looked that realdad and it seems pretty cool. Some of the banner ads need work. register your kids domain for when they become famous? pshh. please.

so get on it papas! chop chop! I'm waiting to subscribe!
post #12 of 20
4/30/08 at 5:55pm
Haha, yeah, I had to laugh about that domain name thing too!
post #13 of 20
5/1/08 at 1:33am
Sorry to barge in on the men's board...

Has anyone here ever heard of the zine Rad Dad? I've never read it (since I'm a mom), but I've seen ads for it in the back of Hip Mama and have considered gettting some copies for my husband. It's seems to be more in line with "alternative" and "queer" parenting (much like hip mama) than Mothering but it's a starting place.

email: tomas.moniz@gmail.com
post #14 of 20
5/2/08 at 12:14am
I would love to have a venue similar to mothering for dads. I've tried to find an equivalent and there is none.

I also agree that a lot of parenting stuff is geared toward moms, which isn't bad or inaccurate, but it'd be nice if involved dads had a place to go to as well.
post #15 of 20
5/2/08 at 11:11am
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Originally Posted by Papai View Post
I would love to have a venue similar to mothering for dads. I've tried to find an equivalent and there is none.

I also agree that a lot of parenting stuff is geared toward moms, which isn't bad or inaccurate, but it'd be nice if involved dads had a place to go to as well.
The piece in the print version of mothering discussed the idea of making it more open to dads.... which is all good--but may take some of the empowerment from the mamas... I dunno.

Seems like MDC has the potential for papas. You know, if you build it they will come. My biggest challenge is trying to prioritize a little time each day to stay active on the board.

I've seen lots of activity from you, Papai... how do you do it?
post #16 of 20
5/6/08 at 12:20am

Would love a Mag for Dads

My DH is a SAHD and is an even stronger supporter of AP than me I think!

He loves being home with his son and begged for an Ergo for his birthday! He also loves CDing. In fact I'll cave in and put DS in a paper diaper at night and DH will lecture me in the morning. (Sometimes I just need a break from the stinky pee cloud that curls over me as I re adjust the blankets)

He has read my Mothering magazines and likes them. He also hates Parents and Parenting because they often promote things that are anti-AP.

We found a SAHD convention! http://www.athomedadconvention.com/

He is a graphic artist and Sequential Artist (www.joelubyink.com)

I know he would LOVE to write articles, comics, editorials, or even a research column about his experiences being a dad!

Jessica

Former BFAR WOHM to our Caelan : 08-26-07 Bringing home the bacon for my man Joe :11-25-05
post #17 of 20
5/9/08 at 1:08am
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Originally Posted by Shadow Papa View Post
The piece in the print version of mothering discussed the idea of making it more open to dads.... which is all good--but may take some of the empowerment from the mamas... I dunno.

Seems like MDC has the potential for papas. You know, if you build it they will come. My biggest challenge is trying to prioritize a little time each day to stay active on the board.

I've seen lots of activity from you, Papai... how do you do it?
LOL, well I only have one son, and my job is a job that requires me to be on the Net all the time. So that helps.
post #18 of 20
5/9/08 at 1:12pm
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Originally Posted by Papai View Post
LOL, well I only have one son, and my job is a job that requires me to be on the Net all the time. So that helps.
I see. Well, it is inspiring to see a papa with such activity. I'll try to get my post count into the quad-digits!
post #19 of 20
5/14/08 at 11:43pm
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Originally Posted by Papai View Post
I would love to have a venue similar to mothering for dads. I've tried to find an equivalent and there is none.

I also agree that a lot of parenting stuff is geared toward moms, which isn't bad or inaccurate, but it'd be nice if involved dads had a place to go to as well.
A friend of mine has an all dad's site that the link is in the sig, come by and check us out, we are always interested in finding more dads
post #20 of 20
5/27/08 at 10:58pm
http://www.fathermag.com/
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