Scott tells us about an unlikely path to raising twin boys, having a dad in the Marines, and the simple difference between good guys and bad guys.

Matt shares stories about mini corn dogs, Papa Wednesday, adventure clothing, a toilet tradition, and how to react when your kid licks stuff.

Ryan’s son is just 10 months old, so his story is mostly about becoming a dad: deciding when it’s okay to even want a baby, paying for in-vitro fertilization, and all the drama and splendor of a premature, C-section birth.

Paul tells the stories of his violent upbringing, his mother’s illness, and his unusual route to the complex role of stepfather.

Steve talks about raising two boys, losing two parents, and coping with big changes.

Danny talks about how his first wife fits into his second marriage, his son’s road to recovery, and what can happen if you say “yes” to coaching youth sports.

Ed reflects on his relationship with his father, parenting his now-grown children, and how it all just might fit together.

Steve talks about how he and his wife Chris are raising two girls who are growing up fast, and how it feels to see his dad occupy the role of grandfather.

Mike looks back on some rough stuff from his youth, and how it made him want to be a better dad.

Tommy shares his thoughts on having kids in their teens, parents in their nineties, and what happens in-between.