Jay Stooksberry

I’m exhausted. It’s the kind of tired where you feel like you are outside of your body, not exactly certain how it works or where it is. But this isn’t the kind of tired that can be easily remedied with falling back into bed. A woeful mind and a…

“Should we get Hank an Elf on a Shelf for Christmas?” my mom asked over the phone. “I hate to ask,” I responded, “but what is that?” As a new parent, I am behind the curve on most of these trends, so I’m usually the last to know. My mother proceeded…

I’m exhausted. It’s the kind of tired where you feel like you are outside of your body, not exactly certain how it works or where it is. But this isn’t the kind of tired that can be easily remedied with falling back into bed. A woeful mind and a …

The following was written for The Fatherly Forum, a community of parents and influencers with insights about work, family, and life. If you’d like to join the Forum, drop us a line at TheForum@Fatherly.com. Without fail, all new parents receive the …

“Hank, can you please come here so I can change your diaper?” “No.” “Will you please eat some more green beans? “No.” “Should we convert your college savings account into a slush fund so daddy can go on a bender in Vegas and mommy can maintain her …

The following was written for The Fatherly Forum, a community of parents and influencers with insights about work, family, and life. If you’d like to join the Forum, drop us a line at TheForum@Fatherly.com. Punk rock is in the eye of the …

The following was written for The Fatherly Forum, a community of parents and influencers with insights about work, family, and life. If you’d like to join the Forum, drop us a line at TheForum@Fatherly.com. Shortly after learning how to say “mama,” …

The following was written for The Fatherly Forum, a community of parents and influencers with insights about work, family, and life. If you’d like to join the Forum, drop us a line at TheForum@Fatherly.com. After 30 hours of labor, the magic moment …

There is a cat in my house that I despise. If you know me personally, you know that I am a pushover for animals. And the same goes for my wife. Any stray or sheltered animal who shows the slightest inkling of affection toward either one of us will …

Elf on a Shelf and Prepping My Kid for the Surveillance State “Should we get Hank an Elf on a Shelf for Christmas?” my mom asked over the phone. “I hate to ask,” I responded, “but what is that?” As a new parent, I am behind the curve on most of these …

The following was written for The Fatherly Forum, a community of parents and influencers with insights about work, family, and life. If you’d like to join the Forum, drop us a line at TheForum@Fatherly.com. Becoming a parent for the first time is an …

The following was written for The Fatherly Forum, a community of parents and influencers with insights about work, family, and life. If you’d like to join the Forum, drop us a line at TheForum@Fatherly.com. Many consider voting to be the civic duty …