James Dunsford

Here is some new parenting advice from pediatricians: using Vicks VapoRub on children under 2 years old could cause respiratory problems.Findings in the medical journal Chest show that using the popular cold remedy may actually increase mucus production, which can lead to inflammation of children's airways.The study was inspired by a particular case encountered by lead … [Read more...] about Warning: Vicks VapoRub can cause breathing problems in kids

Fathers in Minnesota may soon see changes to the method used to determine child custody in cases of divorce.Currently, when parents split up, a judge who is making custody decisions begins with a clean slate about living arrangements and takes a number of factors including parenting skills and parents' wishes into account, Minnesota Public Radio reports.A new legislative … [Read more...] about Minnesota considering change to custody laws

A gay couple who adopted a little boy from Louisiana have won the right to have both of their names listed on their child's birth certificate.Oren Adar and Mickey Ray Smith of San Diego said that previous to the federal court decision, they had faced complications with insurance companies, airport security and other bureaucracy, the Associated Press reports. They also cited a … [Read more...] about Gay adoptive fathers win birth certificate battle

Every father has been there - the child gorging on yet another piece of candy and not leaving enough room for their main holiday meal. It may even remind them of when they were small themselves.The holiday period is a challenge for any dad eager to see their little one enjoy themselves but anxious not to allow excessive consumption of sugary treats - bad for the health, bad for … [Read more...] about Candy: a holiday challenge for parenting skills