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Toilet Training Without Tears (Yours or Your Child’s)

Dear Mr. Dad: My baby is nearly two. When’s the right time to start potty training and how do we do it? A: I’ve always maintained that changing diapers is a highly underrated bonding experience—especially for dads. But no matter how fondly you recall the experience, most of us are delighted when we can put that... CONTINUE READING

myth of biologically unfit father

Myth of the Biologically Unfit Father

Dear Mr. Dad: While I appreciate your column and your attempts to get dads more involved, the simple fact is that women are biologically better suited than men to be parents. Your response? A: Sorry, but you’re dead wrong. Margaret Mead once said that fathers are a biological necessity, but a social accident. And throughout much... CONTINUE READING

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Sleeping Arrangements

Dear Mr. Dad: Everyone I ask has a different opinion about whether it’s okay to share a bed with a baby. My biggest concern is safety. What’s the bottom line? A: The short answer to your question is a resounding “It depends.” For years, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommended against bed sharing (sometimes called “the... CONTINUE READING

increase in outpatient surgeries

Increases in Outpatient Surgeries

Recent research studies in the healthcare industry have shown a changing trend where patients are undergoing more outpatient surgeries than in the past. Some of these studies have not been able to explain the reasons behind this increase, but a big factor is the advancements that have come about in the medical industry. Here are... CONTINUE READING