Fathers-to-be would be wise to advise their pregnant wife to take vitamin D while she expecting, if they want their child to have a healthy set of pearly whites.Researchers at the University of Manitoba, in Canada, found that low levels of the vitamin in mothers can have a negative impact on infants' primary tooth calcification.In other words, the development of their tooth … [Read more...] about Importance of vitamin D emphasized to expecting couples
Archives for July 2008
Top 7 Parenting Mistakes to Avoid
If you have difficulty dealing with your children, you are not alone. Many parents seem to be quite at loss when it comes to enforcing good behavior in their children. Research has shown that some parenting styles definitely do not work. Read on to learn how you can avoid the most common parenting mistakes: #1: Don't punish harshly. Professor of Sociology, University of New … [Read more...] about Top 7 Parenting Mistakes to Avoid
Family planning study highlights importance of father’s age
In new family planning news, a study has found that a man's age could be crucial in determining his fertility levels.Researchers as the Eylau Centre for Assisted Reproduction in Paris looked at more than 12,000 couples undergoing fertility treatment and found that pregnancy rates drop and miscarriages increase when the father is older than 40, WebMD Health News reports.This is … [Read more...] about Family planning study highlights importance of father’s age
Five Minutes with Robert E. Wright
Robert E. Wright, Ph.D., curator for the Museum of American Finance and professor at NYU's Stern School of Business is an acclaimed writer and financial historian. GreatDad had a chance to speak to him recently. Here's what he has to say about child development and parenting. You've written one/several books on parenting, including One Nation Under Debt: Hamilton, … [Read more...] about Five Minutes with Robert E. Wright
Firefighter fathers take on childcare duties
Firefighting is traditionally seen as a macho job, so one may not expect to see firemen taking on the modern role of a stay-at-home dad.However, that increasingly seems to be the case. As the Schenectady, New York's Daily Gazette reports, local fireman receive three days off for every 24-hour shift they work, time many of them are using to look after their kids.It notes that … [Read more...] about Firefighter fathers take on childcare duties