fathers

Fathers with daughters live longer according to scientific study

Fathers with daughters live longer according to scientific study

There’s now scientific proof that men who father daughters, live longer! A recent study has uncovered an unexpected perk of fatherhood: dads with daughters tend to live longer lives compared to those without. This fascinating finding sheds a light on an area of research that’s rarely explored – the impact of childbirth on fathers’ health. […]

1 year ago

‘We need to stop using the term ‘babysitting’ for fathers’

‘We need to stop using the term ‘babysitting’ for fathers’

Have you ever described a man as “babysitting” his own child? This seemingly harmless phrase raises a crucial question: does it imply that a father is a temporary caregiver rather than an equal partner in parenting? Journalist Niamh O’Reilly has increasingly encountered this term and found that many of her friends are also aware of […]

2 years ago

Study suggests new dads should be tested for postpartum depression

Study suggests new dads should be tested for postpartum depression

After welcoming a baby into the world, it can stir up a range of powerful emotions for new parents Postpartum depression (PPD) affects anywhere between 5.0 per cent and 56.1 per cent of pregnant women worldwide. It is characterised by persistent low emotion in the puerperium, which may impact the new mother’s quality of life […]

2 years ago

Minding the children is actually GOOD for Dad’s health

Minding the children is actually GOOD for Dad’s health

Dads who are more involved in their children’s lives are apparently healthier, happier and more productive. That’s according to the global fatherhood report, which said that fathers are as biologically hard-wired to provide care, just as mothers are, adding that dads “matter deeply” to child development. However, the State of the World’s Fathers report also found there is no country […]

7 years ago