“Kids have a hole in their soul in the shape of their dad. And if a father is unwilling or unable to fill that hole, it can leave a wound that is not easily healed.” Roland Warren. I was five years old when my uncle drove me to the mental hospital. I was confused and...Continue reading
Noninvasive testing technology for cancer diagnosis and monitoring has advanced to include liquid biopsy for early detection. Using nothing more than a blood sample, scientists can locate DNA belonging to the tumor, referred to as circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA), and analyze it to diagnose the type of cancer present as well as identify specific characteristics...Continue reading
Dear Mr. Dad: My fiancée and I are both divorced, and between the two of us, there are four children from previous marriages. Mine are 7 and 5, his are 6 and 8. When my girlfriend and I first met each other’s kids, things were great—the children hit it off really well and liked hanging...Continue reading
Is your daughter the brightest math student in her class? Do your son’s piano skills outpace everyone in his peer group? If so, you’re likely already thinking about how fostering your child’s natural talent could lead to great accomplishments and happiness. But if future success is in store, one of the best ways to set...Continue reading
Surveys show that very few Americans know how much exercise they’re supposed to get. But many people are familiar with the advice to walk 10,000 steps a day. And it’s not unusual to see followers of this directive constantly checking their Fitbits in hopes of achieving the magic number and then announcing it to everyone...Continue reading
Emergency services have come a long way since 1957, when the National Association of Fire Chiefs recommended a single number for reporting fires. According to the National Emergency Number Association (NENA), it wasn’t until 1967 when the FCC met with the American Telephone and Telegraph Company (AT&T) to establish a universal emergency number. The next...Continue reading
The key to feeling and looking your best is in taking care of your health. That, of course, is easier said than done. But the good news is that in recent years, there have been a number of medical advances that may help. Here are just a few. Better Lab Work One of the...Continue reading
Did you know there was a month entirely dedicated to raising awareness for issues impacting the health and wellness of men and boys? June will honor the 23rd annual Men’s Health Month. The month also coincides with Men’s Health Week (June 12-18), a special awareness period created by Congress, and the #ShowUsYourBlue campaign on June...Continue reading
Dear Mr. Dad. My husband and I have two-year-old twins—a girl and a boy—and we both love spending time with them. But I’ve noticed that he and I have very different styles, in several ways. We do different activities with the kids. And I’ve also noticed that I do a better job of treating the...Continue reading
There are many ways to have a happy, healthy family that fall outside of the traditional nuclear family unit. Today’s diverse social climate and advanced technology have expanded the definition of family, reminding us that family is a matter of love, connection and care — rather than simply blood and marriage. Children need parents who...Continue reading