The hormonal changes mothers experience during pregnancy and while raising children are well-known. But now, new research is being produced showing the changes expecting and new fathers experience. In the last month, two new studies were released that suggest men experience hormonal changes similar to women throughout the parenting process.
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It’s quite obvious that over the past few decades the role fathers play in their children’s lives has evolved. Traditionally, it’s probably fair to say, dads have been expected to play somewhat passive roles when it comes to parenting. Dad provides the financial support by working all day while Mom …
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Motivating your kids to go outside in the winter can be tricky on the best of days. But with the right activities, winter exercising can be fun. All that is required is the proper encouragement and activities that appeal to your kids depending on what they like to do and …
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There are many common problems divorced parents run into during the holiday season. Cordell & Cordell attorney Kimberly McCabe recently joined DadsDivorce Live to review some of the most persistent problems that plague parents this time of year and offered a few pointers on how to still make the holiday …
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Recently, there has been a surge in interest in the positive impact shared parenting can have on children following divorce or separation. In the first eight months of 2014, three different child development organizations produced reports showing that shared parenting can help nullify the negative outcomes associated with single parenting.
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The number of households headed by a single father has multiplied nine-fold since 1960, reaching 2.6 million in 2011, Pew Research Center reported in 2013. Only 17 percent of these single dads have at least a bachelor’s degree, which means the income potential of the other 83 percent is limited; …
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Although today’s teens have access to more information more quickly and easily than ever before, and are more connected with texting, social media, and the Internet, they are also more stressed than ever according to the American Psychological Association. The APA reports that nearly half of teens experiencing stress aren’t …
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For years, the skyrocketing cost of child care has been a burden on parents. But a report released Thursday by Child Care Aware revealed just how stark the problem has become. According to Child Care Aware, a group that provides resources to parents and caregivers, the average cost of child …
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The day your little girl was born, she became your world. You’d do anything for her, then and now. With sports, Legos and action figures, it seems there are far more ways for fathers and sons to connect than for fathers and daughters. But dads play a crucial part in …
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For most people, the holidays are one of the happiest times of the year. But for families going through a divorce, this season can bring stress and anxiety instead of joy. But by taking a few steps and precautions, you can survive the holidays and help make them an enjoyable …
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