Some moms and dads put their parenting skills on hold when they get behind the wheel, engaging in risky driving behaviors, a new survey suggests.A poll conducted by State Farm found that many fathers and mothers who preach responsible driving may not be setting the best example.For example, although 94 percent of respondents said they do not allow their teenagers to talk on … [Read more...] about Parents ‘may be encouraging risky driving’
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
John McCain and fatherhood
Like his Democratic opponent in the presidential race, John McCain's experiences with his own father - a four-star admiral in the U.S. Navy - have helped shape him.He has spoken in interviews and in his memoir about how he resented his father's absences as a child, but then grew to understand the situation more when he entered the military himself and had children. Admirers of … [Read more...] about John McCain and fatherhood
Study: 70% of prescription drugs not approved for kids
When your child is ill, your impulse as a father is to seek out a medication or therapy that can make them feel better.However, researchers at the University of Michigan are offering a bit of parenting advice - be aware that only 70 percent of prescription drugs have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration to be used by children.This is because drug companies do not … [Read more...] about Study: 70% of prescription drugs not approved for kids
Parenting skills ‘should enable rather than protect’
A good father is always there to give needed support to his child, but is there such a thing as being too involved?Vivian Friedman, a child-adolescent psychologist at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, told CNN that her parenting advice for moms and dads suggests that they should not be afraid to let kids learn from their own mistakes.She explained that practicing good … [Read more...] about Parenting skills ‘should enable rather than protect’