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Archives for September 2008
Packing a Healthy Kids’ Lunch is Not Only about Avoiding Junk Food
Today’s health conscious dad may have more to worry about than just junk food. As the debate over the safety of Bisphenol A (BPA) continues among scientists and the health community, more parents are looking to reduce their consumption of products that contain BPA, which has been linked to a variety of health problems. Earlier this month, the National Toxicology … [Read more...] about Packing a Healthy Kids’ Lunch is Not Only about Avoiding Junk Food
The cost of cloth diapers- a choice to consider – by Alison Manes
Families are discovering that the new generation of cloth diapers are easy on our babies, our planet, and our wallets. Having evolved considerably from the days of pins and plastic pants, reusable cloth diapers provide a healthy, economical, and environmentally-friendly alternative. A variety of options now include pocket diapers (an attached diaper inner, skin layer, attached … [Read more...] about The cost of cloth diapers- a choice to consider – by Alison Manes
When the Door Slams
It’s hard on our fatherly pride when we don’t instinctively know what our adolescent daughters are trying to tell us or when we feel disrespected by how they communicate. When my daughters were teenagers, we had emotionally charged conversations that sometimes resulted in one of them angrily and emotionally (or actually) slamming a door on me. Sometimes, my feelings got hurt … [Read more...] about When the Door Slams
Concerns about antidepressants and male fertility
Men who are working toward sharing the gift of parenthood with a pregnant wife may be looking at a number of ways to improve their fertility.Now, new research from Cornell Medical Center suggests that antidepressant medications may play a role in the quality of men's sperm.Scientists looked at sperm samples from 35 men who were taking a commonly prescribed antidepressant, … [Read more...] about Concerns about antidepressants and male fertility