A new national poll reveals 50 percent of fathers say they face criticism and second guess their parenting style, from the way they discipline to play with their children. Read More
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Fathers who sleep more than other fathers experience lower overall well-being and closeness with their partners and children, while women who are able to sleep more report a greater sense of well-being. The study also found exercise impacts parental moods, reporting on days where men exercise more than usual, they are less likely to argue. By contrast, mothers who embark on more physical activity during the day experienced higher levels of emotional negativity and were more likely to have arguments. Researchers speculate this could be a result of paternal 'stress' of taking up the primary caregiving role for a time to allow his wife time to herself, causing a more argumentative state in males. Read More
Researchers explore why our time perception alters and why we think our children are growing up faster than they actually are. Read More
Rejection from fathers may lead to an increased risk of social anxiety and loneliness in children and teens, a new study reports. Read More
According to researchers, resources, relationships and parenting beliefs play key roles in how a father spends time with his children. Read More
According to researchers, dads with toddler daughters are more responsive to their child's needs than fathers with toddler sons. Read More
According to researchers, dads who interact more with their children during the first few months of life have a positive impact on their baby's cognitive development. Read More
According to a new study, fathers given a boost of oxytocin expressed increased activity in brain areas associated with empathy and reward when viewing photos of their small children. Read More
