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When Mom's Away, the Kids Will Play
Mommy's going on vacation without the wee ones leaving daddy in charge. While many fathers are beyond capable of manning the house on their own, they often times need to be prepped like they're going into war. An instruction manual with schedules spelled out, babysitter information and playdate contacts are filed away for safe keeping should mother not answer the urgent call.
Is There a Sexist Double Standard For Older Moms and Dads?
Mother Nature made it so females can only reproduce between menstruation and menopause. In many cases, science allows males to procreate at an older age. Fertility and medical advancements have made it possible for both sexes to have children later in life.
Brad Pitt Says His Partying Ends at Six
Hollywood's hottest sugardaddy and father of six said when he's with the kids, his partying ends at 6 p.m. However, that may not be the case when he's on set, wrapping or promoting a film as evidenced by photos from last night's Inglourious Basterds Berlin premiere. And who can blame the 45-year-old daddy to Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, Vivienne and Knox — for having some fun when he's flying solo?
Do You Make Your Hubby Out to Be a Better Dad?
This morning on the Rachael Ray Show, Rachael asked Jennifer Lopez if Marc Anthony was a hands-on daddy and the mother of two joked that since she was on television, she'd say he was great. The quadruple threat — actress, singer, dancer, and postpartum triathlete — was pure mama when she talked about their one-year-old twins Max and Emme's personalities. Since the kids made Jennifer a first-time mom, she credits her husband, who was already a father of three, with teaching her about parenthood.
When Daddy Becomes Mommy: The Acceptance of Children
If only adults had the open minds of children. A woman once teased my son about wearing his sister's hat. My daughter turned to her and said, "It doesn't matter if he cross dresses, people can do what they want."
Are Depressed Daddies to Blame For Colicky Babies?
All babies cry, but parents who have a colicky baby, defined as a child between three weeks and three months old that cries for three hours a day at least three days a week, may have a hard time coping. According to a new study released in the July issue of Pediatrics, dads-to-be who are depressed throughout their partner's pregnancy may be responsible for the crying babes. It said:
Paternal depressive symptoms during pregnancy might be a risk factor for excessive infant crying.
Are Parents Entitled to Quarter, Third, or Midlife Crises?
Everyone likes their freedom and moms and dads are no different, but once you make the decision to have a child is it ever appropriate to act like one? Life's milestones — turning 25, 30, or 50, braving marriage, starting a family, or changing careers — affect people differently. Some adapt and excel to their situations while others get the urge to break free.
Would You Take Parenting Advice From Alec Baldwin?
As parents we all make mistakes, but are you willing to learn from someone else's? Alec Baldwin thinks so. The famed actor who became infamous for an abrasive voicemail he left his daughter, Ireland, in 2007, is now considering penning a parenting book.
Obama Makes Up For Lost Time With Essay on Fatherhood
After years of women working to achieve the unattainable role of "perfect mother," many moms are settling for just being the best they can and admitting their shortcomings both anonymously and publicly. While mamas spend plenty of time complaining about their spouses' inabilities to care for their kids the way they do, they forget to acknowledge that dads have their own misgivings and guilt about parenthood too. With Father's Day upon us, the most powerful pop in the nation took some time to reflect on what it means to be a father.
Are Modern Dads the Housewives of This Generation?
Women spent generations asserting their value in the home and now that some of their spouses have taken on more child-rearing responsibilities, many men are realizing how undervalued being the primary caretaker (or equally sharing the job) can be.
From Harper's Bazaar's photo shoot portraying Chris Noth as Mr. Mom to Michael Lewis's recently published book and essays on fatherhood, Home Game: An Accidental Guide to Fatherhood, men are finding that daddy duty doesn't warrant a round of applause. Lewis argues that since new-era pops are becoming more involved in their tot's lives, they have been thrown from their place of power in the household and placed in one of submissive duty, simply following their wives' childcare directives and becoming little more than the equivalent of hired help.
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