James Dunsford

It is the season when visions of new toys fill the dreams of sleeping boys and girls - and shopping for these items fills the leisure time of busy fathers and mothers.Against this backdrop, raising concerns about the safety of plastic toys and giving parenting advice about what to avoid may seem a bit Grinch-like.However, the National Research Council this week has urged the … [Read more...] about Questions remain about phthalates in toys

When it comes to nut allergies, it can sometimes be difficult for a father to know how to use his parenting skills to make the right decision to protect his kids' health.On the one hand, a recent study found that food allergies - including those to peanuts - are on the increase among American children. In response to the rise in allergies, many schools have created nut-free … [Read more...] about Uncertainty about nuts can drive parentsÂ…mad

Attention expectant fathers who are wondering whether their pregnant wife is more likely to give birth to a boy or a girl: the answer may lie in your genes.New research from Newcastle University in the UK suggests that there is a "fatherhood gene" that a man inherits from his parents.In this way, a father who has many brothers is more likely to have a son, while a man … [Read more...] about Father’s genes may determine baby’s sex

Children across the U.S. may be exposed to toxic chemicals that pollute the air outside their local schools, according to a new report by USA Today.An eight-month study into the air quality surrounding 128,000 schools nationwide may yield some troubling findings for any father who focuses his parenting skills on protecting his children from dangerous pollutants.As a point of … [Read more...] about Report: Air outside many schools may be toxic