Fathers and mothers are increasingly using emergency rooms to treat their children's non-urgent health concerns, a new study reveals.Research published in the journal Academic Pediatrics suggests that there are a variety of reasons that parents may choose the ER over the doctor's office - such as a shorter wait time and a perception of more efficient service.According to study … [Read more...] about Parents bring kids to ERs for non-urgent treatment
Mark Wahlberg shares parenting advice
Fatherhood can be a wild ride, whether you are an average dad or a high-profile star who is balancing parenting skills with the pressures of the celebrity life.In an interview with British newspaper the Journal, Mark Wahlberg spoke out about his experiences being a father to 5-year-old Ella Rae, 2-year-old Michael and 9-week-old Brendan Joseph.For one thing, the actor admits … [Read more...] about Mark Wahlberg shares parenting advice
Obama ‘acts like a modern dad’
Will fathers across the country be able to identify with Barack Obama after he takes office in January?A new article in Us magazine suggests this may be the case, describing how the president-elect's parenting skills reflect the typical responsibilities of many contemporary fathers.For example, the former Illinois senator shares many household and parenting duties with his … [Read more...] about Obama ‘acts like a modern dad’
Poll: Fathers concerned about balancing family and work
Many research studies have been devoted to finding out how working mothers balance parenting skills with a career - but what about dads?Now, a new poll commissioned by the Rockefeller Family Fund reveals that more than seven out of ten working fathers say they worry about balancing work and family responsibilities on a daily basis.This was nearly the same number of male … [Read more...] about Poll: Fathers concerned about balancing family and work
Obese kids’ arteries are prematurely middle-aged
America's growing childhood obesity problem is creating a generation of kids whose arteries may more closely resemble a 45-year-old's than a young person's.Research presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2008 describes a troubling health situation that is enough to send a chill down a father's spine.Dr Geetha Raghuveer of Children's Mercy Hospital and … [Read more...] about Obese kids’ arteries are prematurely middle-aged