The Evolution of Dad

On the eve of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, the following documentary movie trailer has come to our attention.


The Evolution of Dad is an amazing, critical look at the changing roles of fathers and the definition of traditional masculine roles in the home.

"Emasculating? Liberating!"


Evolution of Dad - Introduction from Evolution of Dad on Vimeo.

NRFC - Fatherhood Involvement PSAs

The National Responsible Father Clearinghouse has posted an excellent series of PSAs:




These are great examples of positive messaging showcasing men as responsible role models engaging with their children in a way that doesn't repeat tired notions that a good father is strong, emotionless and detached and "king of the castle".

The rest can be viewed here

NHL Dads Miss Home Life During Playoffs

It what may seem like a twist for hockey, usually plagued by reports of too much violence and acts of misogyny ESPN has a great article about dads in the NHL and how they miss their families during the long stretches away from home during the playoffs (and I am sure during the regular season as well).

It's generally during this part of the season, during the playoffs, when you often hear of the need for sacrifice, the selflessness that is a requirement for the greater good of the team. Yet for players and coaches whose families are far away, it's hard to imagine a more apt term as they face the burden of making this struggle alone or, at the very least, feeling alone much of the time.

Read the full article here on ESPN.com.