It is difficult to picture President-elect Barack Obama in the White House without also envisioning him surrounded by his wife and two daughters.In fact, the public's perception of Obama as a younger family man concerned with fatherhood was part of the reason that he won the election, a University at Buffalo professor suggests.Associate professor of sociology Sampson Lee Blair … [Read more...] about Did Obama’s role as a father influence the election?
Archives for November 2008
Parenting advice for safe holiday toy shopping
As the holiday season approaches, fathers and mothers across the country are heading to the shopping mall to seek out toys that will reinforce - rather than conflict with - their parenting skills.Just in time, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has released its annual holiday parenting advice for shoppers.For example, the CPSC suggests that people take caution when … [Read more...] about Parenting advice for safe holiday toy shopping
Kidney stones ‘growing more common among children’
More fathers and mothers are seeking parenting advice over kidney stones in their young children, according to a report in the New York Times.The publication says that in recent years, kids as young as 5 years old are being brought into doctors' offices with kidney stones - a disorder that was once observed almost exclusively among older people.Kidney stones form when certain … [Read more...] about Kidney stones ‘growing more common among children’
Nebraska sees 30th safe-haven case
A Nebraska law that was aimed at preventing newborns from being abandoned has had some unintended consequences.On Monday, a 17-year-old boy became the 30th child to be left at a hospital or police station by his parent under the state's safe-haven law.The legislation was passed to protect infants who are in immediate danger or may be abandoned. Parents or guardians are … [Read more...] about Nebraska sees 30th safe-haven case
New hope for infertile couples
Couples who dream of putting their parenting skills to work but are struggling to conceive a child may be able to receive a discount on fertility treatments from CVS.The drug store chain has said it will offer reduced prices to prospective fathers and mothers who do not have fertility medication health insurance or have already maxed out their coverage.This offer could give … [Read more...] about New hope for infertile couples