David Schwimmer and his wife Zoe Buckman are expecting their first child, reports People Magazine, which says the couple "coudn't be more thrilled." The couple was engaged in March 2010 and married shortly after in a secret ceremony. Sounds like a short hop from honeymoon to delivery room, so we hope he got the stones to make the transition. … [Read more...] about Ross, AKA David Schwimmer, will be a dad
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Baby born to two dads and no mom!
Okay...it was mouse, using stem cell technology, but the headline would be no less striking with the addition of "mouse dads." This is literally A Brave New World. Using stem cell technology, Texas researchers have created mice who have two genetic fathers – an advance that could give same-sex couples their own genetic children one day. Rather than have the usual … [Read more...] about Baby born to two dads and no mom!
Children of divorce face twice the risk of stroke as adults
Sad data, but indicative of the stress put on kids by divorce. Mon, Nov 22, 2010 (HealthDay News) — Children of divorce appear to have more than double the lifetime risk for experiencing a stroke compared with those whose parents' marriage stays intact during their childhood, new research suggests. The finding stems from a survey of more than 13,000 Canadians, about 10 … [Read more...] about Children of divorce face twice the risk of stroke as adults
Sad side issue from America’s wars: Children’s Mental Health Visits up
It really seems America has forgotten about our wars in the Middle East, except as a frequent political ploy as politicians on both sides always take out time to "salute the troops." Forgotten almost completely, too, is the human cost to the men and women abroad, but families torn up State-side and years or kids going without a mom or dad in the house. Not surprisingly, there … [Read more...] about Sad side issue from America’s wars: Children’s Mental Health Visits up
Football announcer skips son’s birth to finish commenting on game
Earning the enmity of moms everywhere. I can't imagine this really earned many "man points," but maybe things really are different in England. TV football pundit John Barnes stunned viewers yesterday by announcing his wife had given birth - but stayed for the final whistle. The ex-Liverpool and England ace announced live to fans that his wife had given birth during the … [Read more...] about Football announcer skips son’s birth to finish commenting on game