Flipboard Culture DeskBecoming a dad is “so incredibly good for you – and, specifically, your brain,” writes Sam Fishwick in this Father’s Day-themed article for @Independent. Fishwick also goes on to discuss “Dad Brain: The New Science of Fatherhood and How It Shapes Men’s Lives,” a book that profoundly moved him, especially since becoming a father in 2024. As a phenomenon, “Dad Brain” may sound like something to avoid, but Fishwick and plenty of other dads are here for it. Read his story, then make sure to go call your pops:
Yes, ‘dad brain’ is real – this is why it’s better than you think
For years, the phenomenon has been dismissed as a joke, but father Sam Fishwick was delighted to discover it’s real. He talks to psychologist Darby Saxbe about the science of how fatherhood rewires men’s brains and the comforting findings behind her new book