Getting dads to do more around the house, starting with a history lesson
Photos: The changing nature of fatherhood
Lean In, a women's empowerment organization, wants stock photos to reflect the changing nature of fatherhood. These images portray dads who appear emotionally accessible and actively involved in their kids' lives.
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Photos: The changing nature of fatherhood
Researchers have found children generally feel a stronger emotional connection to mothers. But fathers are trying to catch up.
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Photos: The changing nature of fatherhood
Fathers have nearly tripled the amount of time spent with their kids since 1965, according to Pew Research Center.
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Photos: The changing nature of fatherhood
The new definition of fatherhood includes same-sex couples.
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Photos: The changing nature of fatherhood
Dads today make more time for housework and hanging out with their children.
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Photos: The changing nature of fatherhood
More time in direct child care has led today's fathers to be more comfortable expressing emotion with their kids.
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Photos: The changing nature of fatherhood
Family pyschologists say that both parents should share feelings with their children.
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Photos: The changing nature of fatherhood
Social stigmas about stay-at-home fathers are diminishing as such dads become more common.
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