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fatherhood

[fah-ther-hood] / ˈfɑ ðərˌhʊd /
NOUN
paternity
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“I don’t know if there is a secret,” he told People magazine about of his views on fatherhood.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026

He adopted a kinder, more family-friendly public persona while also embracing fatherhood - he has three children via surrogacy.

From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026

This exploration of the biology of fathers is the most vivid feature of “Dad Brain,” offering a glimpse into our vast evolutionary history and a portal onto today’s multifaceted fatherhood.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026

He spends chapters meditating on trauma and fatherhood, on periods of feeling spiritually adrift, on coming to love a “majestic” faith tradition while remaining connected to the rowdy evangelicals of his childhood.

From Slate ● Jun. 18, 2026

He was too young for fatherhood then; nonetheless, it had been he who had saved a baby sentenced to die because the litde one was eager, and curious, and lively.

From "Son" by Lois Lowry



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