News tagged with fathers
Testicular tumors may explain why some diseases are more common in children of older fathers
Oct 25, 2009 |
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A rare form of testicular tumour has provided scientists with new insights into how genetic changes (mutations) arise in our children. The research, funded by the Wellcome Trust and the Danish Cancer Society, could explain ...
Mothers, but not fathers, follow their own moms' parenting practices
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Aug 09, 2009 |
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When it comes to how they raise their children, mothers today tend to follow the same practices their own mothers did, according to a new study that looked at parenting practices across two generations.
When Mom Dates, Dad Stops Visiting His Kids
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Aug 03, 2009 |
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New research from the Journal of Marriage and Family shows that children born outside of marriage are less likely to be visited by their father when the mother is involved in a new romantic relationship. Many children born out ...
Dad's early connection with child 'writes script' for later school involvement
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Jun 22, 2009 |
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When a dad changes diapers and makes pediatrician's appointments, he's more likely to stay interested and involved when his child makes the transition to school, said a new University of Illinois study that explores the role ...
The changing roles of mothers and fathers
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Mar 10, 2009 |
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Elvire Vaucher is a professor at the Université de Montréal School of Optometry. Her husband is an artist who works from home. Upon the birth of their second child in 2003, she took only three months maternity ...
Children of older fathers perform less well in intelligence tests during infancy
Mar 09, 2009 |
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Children of older fathers perform less well in a range of cognitive tests during infancy and early childhood, according to a study published this week in the open-access journal PLoS Medicine. In contrast, the study finds ...
Fathers need their children
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Sep 08, 2008 |
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Single fathers should never be prevented from seeing their children. Even in the toughest family conflicts, interaction should always continue between father and child according to sociologist Germain Dulac, a researcher ...
As Kids go to College, Empty Nest Syndrome for Parents Not so Bad After All
Aug 12, 2008 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- It's that time of year when parents are buying college supplies and textbooks, while their children are packing their bags and preparing to leave the 'nest' for the first time.
Biological fathers not necessarily the best, social dads parent well too
Jul 31, 2008 |
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A large number of U.S. children live or will live with a "social father," a man who is married to or cohabiting with the child's mother, but is not the biological father. A new study in the Journal of Marriage and Family examin ...
