Too Much Protein, Not Enough Fiber
Dear Mr. Dad: It seems that almost every product out there claims to be high in protein. Do we really need so much protein? A: In a word, No. There’s no question that protein is important. It plays a role in just about everything that goes on in our body, keeping our bones and muscles strong;... CONTINUE READING→
Whether We Like It or Not, Video Games Are a Force In Today’s World and They’re Influencing Generations
Many of today’s games often promote narcissism and anti-social behaviours. The worst examples exploit players, forcing them into vulnerable and uncomfortable positions in order to make them easier to monetize; harming players’ physical and mental health and creating resentful, aggressive and toxic online communities.
Picking Good Apps
Dear Mr. Dad: A few months ago you talked about limiting screen time for toddlers and the importance of picking good quality games for when we do allow screen time. There seem to be in infinite number of choices out there. How on earth do we know what to pick? A: There are literally hundreds of... CONTINUE READING→
Talking to Your Kids About Substance Abuse, Part 2
In Part 1 of this series, we talked about how to talk to kids about drugs and alcohol and some of the dangers inherent in drug and alcohol abuse. How To Prevent Your Child From Using Drugs and Alcohol It is most likely for someone to start trying drugs during their teenage years which can... CONTINUE READING→
Hey, Dad, Look at Me!
Dear Mr. Dad: My two-year-old daughter constantly wants me to stop what I’m doing and look at her—especially if I’m in the middle of doing something. I try to be encouraging, but it seems to me that a lot of what she’s doing isn’t terribly special. I’m concerned that if I get excited about every... CONTINUE READING→
Sore for Weeks? Protein Malnourishment Might Be to Blame.
The following is adapted from The Search for the Perfect Protein. Have you ever done work around the yard and been sore for weeks afterwards? While it’s easy to dismiss this soreness as just being out of shape or overextending yourself, there may be something else going on that is worth your attention. Protein malnourishment... CONTINUE READING→
The Slippery Truth About Lubricants During Conception
Believe it or not, we know a lot about vaginal lubricants. Here are two statistics: 2 of 3 U.S. women use vaginal lubricants to help with dryness. And, among couples trying to conceive, 1 in 4 use lubricants. But aren’t lubricants bad for making babies? Toxic Lubes It’s quite clear that in the laboratory setting... CONTINUE READING→
Amazing Sex in Long-Term Relationship? Easy!
The other day the journalists asked ‘Game of Thrones’ star Nikolaj Coster-Waldau to reveal the secret to his happy marriage. In HBO show he plays the role of seducer Jaime Lannister. In real life, he has been married for more than twenty years to a singer Nukaaka Coster-Waldau. GoT star said that laughing and staying... CONTINUE READING→
Talking to Your Kids About Substance Abuse, Part 1
Drug and alcohol abuse in children is mostly preventable through education and parental support. Yet thousands of teenagers, are forced to enter substance abuse treatment each year. How can you help you child avoid this? Talking with them about the risks of drug or alcohol abuse can help inform them on things they may or... CONTINUE READING→
We All Have Emotions—Men and Women Just Express Them Differently
Dear Mr. Dad: I’ve noticed that since I became a dad, I’ve been much more emotional. Is that normal? A: In a word, yes. People often complain that men are “out of touch” with our emotions or that we suppress them. Before I became a dad, I think I might have agreed. But since then, I... CONTINUE READING→
