What Do Dads Want for Father’s Day
We recently surveyed 300 Mocha Man Style readers about Father’s Day. According to our findings, nearly one-third of dads (32 percent) confessed they’ve had family members who completely forgot about … Read more
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Letter from the Editor: Fathers Need Paid Paternity Leave
I have many roles in my life, but the one I’m most proud of is being a father. I was in the delivery room to see the birth of all … Read more
Lessons from Dad
Fathers have a huge influence on their children’s lives. Whether it’s helping them with their homework, speaking out against racism and injustice, showing them how to cook the perfect pork … Read more
7 Resolutions for Dads
A new year always leads to self-reflection. We evaluate our successes and failures from the previous year and make plans to do better. As dads, we know that our kids … Read more
The Power of a Father’s Hand
The last time I saw my father, I noticed that a piece of his finger was missing. Although my dad and I didn’t see each other that often, I was … Read more
Letter From the Editor: Deadbeat Dads
Recently, I noticed a Twitter exchange about fatherhood between one of my followers and another person. My follower, who I will call Jeff, posted an innocuous article about the changing face … Read more
Letter from the Editor: A Father’s Dream
What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry uplike a raisin in the sun?Or fester like a sore—And then run?Does it stink like rotten meat?Or crust and sugar over—like … Read more
Two Texas Dads Test the Sea-Doo Spark with Their Sons
To test the Sea-Doo Spark, my friend, Coby, and I took our sons to Sommerville, TX, and spent an afternoon on the lake. Coby is a real outdoorsman who enjoys … Read more
Fatherhood and Football: A Conversation with Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints Quarterback
I remember watching Super Bowl XLIV when the New Orleans Saints defeated the Indianapolis Colts 31-17. Even though I was still bitter that neither the Houston Texans nor the Dallas … Read more