Fathers

Mental health mothers

Only 1 in 4 mothers report having 'excellent' mental health – a sharp decline from 2016

A trip to spring training is a chance to strengthen bonds between generations

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Babies are breastfed longer when their dads take parental leave

This Philly parenting program teaches dads how to be better engaged in their children's lives

Focus on Fathers

Establishing rituals can help fathers strengthen bonds with grown children

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Einstein's DadLab helps new fathers navigate the transition to parenthood

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Fathers need to care for themselves as well as their kids – but often don't

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Playing favorites: When your toddler prefers one parent over another

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How new fathers use social media to make sense of their roles

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A Father's Day reminder: Your kids aren't really growing up quickly

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Fathers forgotten when it comes to services to help them be good parents, new study finds

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Dry January Wine

Dry January isn't just a month away from alcohol. It leads to long-term reductions in drinking

Health Benefits Couples

Strong relationships provide the willpower needed to sustain a healthy lifestyle

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Why intentions may work better than New Year’s resolutions

Steps Better Health Naps

As a health writer, here are five steps I took in 2025 that improved my life

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Medical school enrollment surpasses 100,000 for first time as application numbers rebound

Not happy with how you look in photos? There's a psychological explanation

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