Prostate cancer is among the most significant health issues facing dads today. While many men who have been diagnosed with the disease ware likely to be doing everything they can to improve their wellbeing, new research suggests that it may be as easy as going for a walk.According to a study conducted by the Harvard School of Public Health, men who walked at a brisk pace for at … [Read more...] about Attention Dads: Walk to fight or prevent prostate cancer
Archives for January 2011
Breastfeeding boys do better in school
Here is more evidence that dads should help moms breastfeed for as long as possible, and for at least six months. The New York Times reported today on a study in Australia of 1038 babies who were later tested for academic performance at age 10 in math, reading, writing, and spelling. After controlling for mom's age, marital status, income, and other factors, they found that … [Read more...] about Breastfeeding boys do better in school
Texas billboard cuts to the chase on circumcision
While many billboards on the side of the road often go unnoticed, there is one in Galveston, Texas, that is generating quite a bit of buzz. Nestled between advertisements for local businesses, the billboard warns against the negative effects of circumcision, and addresses an issue that many dads across the U.S. feel very strongly about, The Galveston County Daily News … [Read more...] about Texas billboard cuts to the chase on circumcision
Ben Affleck: Making dads everywhere look bad
There are few dads who have it better than Ben Affleck. The 38-year-old Cambridge, Massachusetts, native has an Academy Award, a beautiful wife in Jennifer Garner and two young daughters. He recently put dads everywhere to shame by taking his family to Hawaii for a vacation, and according to the Daily Mail, he will be playing the role of full-time dad starting next year.The … [Read more...] about Ben Affleck: Making dads everywhere look bad
Top 5 ways to teach your kids about money this year
In a world with such a fragile and fickle economy, knowing how to smartly deal with finances is a skill that can be overlooked. So, when it comes times for dads to broach the subject with their children, it's important that they do so correctly. Whether it be demonstrating to them the value of a dollar, or how to budget their allowance, the ability to teach kids about money … [Read more...] about Top 5 ways to teach your kids about money this year