The clock is ticking and plenty of men, just like women, worry about putting off parenthood.
Back in August, The New York Times wrote about a study that bolsters the idea of a male biological clock. Turns out, mutations in older men's sperm may lead to a higher risk of autism and schizophrenia in offspring. The results of the study weren't definitive, but they are confirmation that all this talk about 40 being the new 30 is a bunch of hooey.
Bullying is a serious issue that affects children everywhere.
Bullying can best be defined as an imbalance of power. Whenever there is an imbalance of power or strength that is either real or perceived there is a potential for the greater power to intentionally threaten or harm the weaker one. This power struggles usually takes place over a sustained period of time and has the potential to escalate into violence.
Cook healthier meals and save time with my family and dinner party favorites.
Are you a busy mom who is constantly trying to feed herself, her kids and her husband — all while making healthy choices? And then your kids' friends come over and you find yourself having even more mouths to feed? There are few things more frustrating than finding yourself strapped for time at the end of a long day, with no idea of what to make.
October is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month.
October can easily be colored pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month or splashed with purple for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. However, this year I choose to honor the month with yellow and blue because it's also Down Syndrome Awareness Month.
Figure out how to talk about drugs and substance abuse with your teen... the right way.
By Parent Advocate, Sue Scheff, for GalTime.comdetecting and preventing substance abuse in your teens
Drug use (substance abuse) is a serious cry for help, and making your teen feel ashamed or embarrassed can make the problem worse.
Some common behavior changes you may notice if your teenager is abusing drugs and alcohol are:
Once school starts, it's easy to forget to find family time. Here are some simple suggestions.
Leaves falling, soccer balls, pumpkins, football jerseys, sweatshirts, crisp air ... all indicators that autumn in full swing. While parents are busy driving from activity to activity and kids are getting back into the school rhythm, we often forget how to connect as families, so here are some ideas.
Plan B and other morning-after pills are available over-the-counter to those 17 and older.
One mother's take on NYC schools' decision to give the morning after pill without parental consent.
Thirteen New York City high schools are making Plan B available to students without parental notification. The only thing that upsets me about this news is that it doesn't apply to my middle schooler.
Is the sound of your own voice starting to scare you?
Like it or not kids can learn alot from relationships they witness first hand- including yours.
By Relationship Coach, Nancy Pina, for GalTime.comparenting the way you want
Have you heard parents say in amazement, “I sound just like my Mom (or Dad)”!
The words that made them want to flee the room as a child seem to flow right out of their own mouths as parents.
Instinctively, kids can pinpoint hot spots and become the sandpaper to old hurts.
Figure out how to help your child when they're starting off their first year away at school.
By Teen Parenting Expert, Barbara Greenberg, PhD, for GalTime.com
adjusting to the first year of college
By now, your college freshmen have been away from home for about two weeks and you and they are adjusting in different ways and at different rates.
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