Andy Hinds

Andy Hinds is a stay-at-home dad to twin girls. He's the author of the website Beta Dad and a contributor to DadCentric.  

When Even Your Marriage Counselor Tells You to Get Divorced

When Even Your Marriage Counselor Tells You to Get Divorced

James Braly and his wife stayed married for years, even though almost everyone in their lives urged them to split up. Why? And how did it feel when they finally did part ways? More »

'Messages of Shame Are Organized Around Gender'

'Messages of Shame Are Organized Around Gender'

A conversation with Brené Brown about how men and women experience shame differently More »

What Being a Handyman Has Taught Me About Male Insecurity

What Being a Handyman Has Taught Me About Male Insecurity

Some guys feel really bad about the fact that they don't know how to hang crown molding. More »

A Useful Rule for Dividing Household Tasks: Whoever Cares the Most Wins

A Useful Rule for Dividing Household Tasks: Whoever Cares the Most Wins

Some people think laundry's really important; other people value household repairs—and those preferences should be taken into account when couples figure out who does what. More »

I'm Considering Becoming a Sports Fan—How Do I Pick a Team?

I'm Considering Becoming a Sports Fan—How Do I Pick a Team?

A sports agnostic looks at the literature on how people decide whom to root for. More »

One Dad's Ill-Fated Battle Against the Princesses

One Dad's Ill-Fated Battle Against the Princesses

He tried to keep Cinderella and Rapunzel away from his daughters, but the girls found them anyway. More »

New Year's Resolution: Learn How to Throw a Punch

New Year's Resolution: Learn How to Throw a Punch

A lifelong avoider of violent conflict joins a mixed martial arts gym. More »

I Was a Teenage Gun Nut

I Was a Teenage Gun Nut

But things were different in the '80s—assault weapons weren't cool, and hardly anybody actually wanted to own one. More »

Being a Stay-at-Home Dad Can Make Me Feel Like a Petulant 10-Year-Old

Being a Stay-at-Home Dad Can Make Me Feel Like a Petulant 10-Year-Old

Relying on your wife for financial support isn't emasculating, but it can be infantilizing sometimes. More »

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Picking up the Pieces After the Tornado in Moore, Oklahoma

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