The Power of Healthy Fathers and Grandfathers: Cultivating Stronger Family Dynamics and Promoting Health
The influence of fathers and grandfathers within the family unit extends far beyond their traditional roles. Scientific research reveals the significant impact that healthy male family members have on fostering positive family dynamics and overall family health....
The Intrinsic Benefits of Encouraging Boys to Play Team Sports: Lifelong Skills for Fatherhood and Health
Team sports have long been recognized as a valuable activity for children, offering a myriad of physical, mental, and social benefits. While these benefits apply to both genders, it is crucial to emphasize the significance of encouraging boys to participate in team...
Fatherhood, Folate, and Epigenetics
Dear Healthy Men: My wife and I are planning to start a family and her doctor suggested that she start taking prenatal vitamins to prepare her body for pregnancy. When I asked the doctor whether there was anything I should be doing to increase the chances of a healthy...
Wait, Does My Husband Have a Biological Clock, Too?
Dear Mr. Dad: I’m 32 and my husband is 45. We’ve talked about having children, but lately, he’s been pushing the issue pretty hard. I want to wait another year or two before we start but he’s been talking about how we’d better hurry because his “biological clock is...
Divorced Mom — Don’t Entertain Your Kids 24/7
Dear Mr. Dad: I’m a divorced mom, and because of my past substance abuse issues, my ex-husband has primary physical custody of our children. I only get to see them on weekends and we miss each other terribly. I’ve been trying to make it up to them by filling every...