Fatherhood Archives - Healthy Men Reimagining Healthcare In A Guy-Friendly Way Thu, 09 Nov 2023 04:54:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://i0.wp.com/staging.healthymen.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cropped-HMI-favicon.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Fatherhood Archives - Healthy Men 32 32 230898146 The Power of Healthy Fathers and Grandfathers: Cultivating Stronger Family Dynamics and Promoting Health https://staging.healthymen.org/the-power-of-healthy-fathers-and-grandfathers-cultivating-stronger-family-dynamics-and-promoting-health/ Tue, 10 Oct 2023 05:04:02 +0000 https://staging.healthymen.org/?p=16841 The influence of fathers and grandfathers within the family unit extends far beyond their traditional roles. Scientific research reveals the significant impact that healthy male family members have on fostering positive family dynamics and overall family health. Through serving as role models for healthy habits and providers of emotional support, fathers and grandfathers play a […]

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]]> 16841 The Intrinsic Benefits of Encouraging Boys to Play Team Sports: Lifelong Skills for Fatherhood and Health https://staging.healthymen.org/the-intrinsic-benefits-of-encouraging-boys-to-play-team-sports-lifelong-skills-for-fatherhood-and-health/ Tue, 26 Sep 2023 04:59:55 +0000 https://staging.healthymen.org/?p=16837 Team sports have long been recognized as a valuable activity for children, offering a myriad of physical, mental, and social benefits. While these benefits apply to both genders, it is crucial to emphasize the significance of encouraging boys to participate in team sports. Engaging in these activities not only allows boys to develop important life […]

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]]> 16837 Wait, Does My Husband Have a Biological Clock, Too? https://staging.healthymen.org/wait-does-my-husband-have-a-biological-clock-too/ Wed, 09 Mar 2022 21:51:36 +0000 https://staging.healthymen.org/?p=16401 Dear Mr. Dad: I’m 32 and my husband is 45. We’ve talked about having children, but lately, he’s been pushing the issue pretty hard. I want to wait another year or two before we start but he’s been talking about how we’d better hurry because his “biological clock is ticking pretty loud.” At first, I […]

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]]> 16401 Joining a Blended Family with Teenagers https://staging.healthymen.org/joining-a-blended-family-with-teenagers/ Wed, 09 Mar 2022 21:45:09 +0000 https://staging.healthymen.org/?p=16395 Dear Mr. Dad. I’m marrying a woman who has two teenagers from her previous marriage. This is my first marriage and, although I like her kids, I’m a little worried about how I’ll do as a stepfather of teens. Any suggestions? A: About half of all marriages are remarriages for at least one of the […]

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]]> 16395 Joint Custody—Even for Toddlers—Is the Best Option https://staging.healthymen.org/joint-custody-even-for-toddlers-is-the-best-option/ Wed, 09 Mar 2022 21:42:22 +0000 https://staging.healthymen.org/?p=16392 Dear Mr. Dad: My wife and I are getting divorced. She has filed for sole custody of our two children, ages 2 and 4. I’ve always been avery involved dad and my wife knows how important my kids are to me. I asked why she’s asking for sole custody and she says that her lawyers […]

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]]> 16392 Dads in the Delivery Room – Or Not. The Conversation Continues. https://staging.healthymen.org/dads-in-the-delivery-room-or-not-the-conversation-continues/ Wed, 09 Mar 2022 21:38:55 +0000 https://staging.healthymen.org/?p=16389 Dear Readers. My recent column, addressing a question from an expectant father who was afraid to be in the delivery room because of “all the blood,” generated a lot of response from readers. Here are a few of them, along with my response. AE wrote: “All the blood? Really? I am a former NICU nurse […]

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]]> 16389 Adding Insult to Injury: Male Infertility May Predict Other Health Problems https://staging.healthymen.org/adding-insult-to-injury-male-infertility-may-predict-other-health-problems/ Sat, 08 Aug 2020 19:49:14 +0000 https://staging.healthymen.org/?p=16039 Dear HealthyMen: My wife and I have been trying for a year and have been unable to get pregnant. I want to be there to support her, but I’m suffering too and feeling something less than manly. Is there something wrong with me? Masculinity is a complicated thing. And there’s no more masculine way for […]

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