Dealing with a child who is a picky eater can be a nightmare - much less handling an entire household of them. However, it's your paternal duty to make sure your children are getting the nutrition their growing bodies and minds need. With the first day of school right around the corner, here are a few tips on incorporating memory-enhancing foods into your kids' … [Read more...] about Fun ways to incorporate memory-enhancing foods in your kids’ lunches
Pregnancy
Jealous of your daughter’s boyfriend? How to cope
While parents love all of their children, a special connection exists between fathers and daughters. The idea of "Daddy's Princess" - although stereotypical - speaks to the paternal instinct of dads to dote on, nurture and protect their little girls. However, this relationship can become strained when daughters grow up and fall in love for the first time. If … [Read more...] about Jealous of your daughter’s boyfriend? How to cope
Three things to watch out for during pregnancy (even if you’re not the one with the womb)
Throughout her nine months of pregnancy, your wife's body and mind will undergo a significant amount of stress, transformation and discomfort. Morning sickness, mood swings, odd food cravings and bouts of depression are all common symptoms of what some women consider the most trying (albeit rewarding) experience one can undergo. Sure, you're not the one carrying, but that … [Read more...] about Three things to watch out for during pregnancy (even if you’re not the one with the womb)
Are you scared of having more children?
When it comes to family planning, the question many fathers face is not if they want more children, but when will they be ready for the responsibilities of having multiple children to care for. While it's no surprise that having children changes a person's life, many people fail to consider just how much their personal and professional lives must exponentially shift to … [Read more...] about Are you scared of having more children?
Three unusual things husbands should expect from pregnant wives
With your first baby on the way, you and your wife will be entering previously uncharted territory in your marriage - pre-parenthood. As a soon-to-be father, you've gotten a decidedly easier deal than your pregnant wife. With hormonal swings, physical changes, weird cravings and the pains of childbirth, your wife will need all the support she can get from you during this … [Read more...] about Three unusual things husbands should expect from pregnant wives