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Expanding Healthy People 2030: A Community-Driven Approach to Men’s Health

March 13, 2025March 13, 2025MHN EditorAdvocacy, Boys, Depression, Disparities, Economics, Editorials, Education, Education, Family, Family Issues, Fatherhood, Growing Up, Health, Legislative, Lifestyle, Masculinity, Mental Health, Parenting, Policy, Psychology, Public Policy, Relationships, Research and Science, Stress, Suicide, Well-being, WorkLeave a comment

Healthy People 2030's next iteration should incorporate male-focused community initiatives that foster adequate support for the health needs of men and boys. By working together—across public health sectors, education systems, workplaces, and community organizations—we can create an environment where all individuals, regardless of sex, have the opportunity to live longer, healthier lives. Read on for more information on how men and boys stand up against Social Determinants of Health as stated in existing policy.Continue reading

Ditch your dad bod in 5 easy steps

May 23, 2021May 18, 2021David Samadi, MD - Medical ContributorFatherhood, Health, LifestyleLeave a comment

Men with dad bods, beware. Your sex appeal appears to be dwindling. Maybe some women still profess to prefer a man with what they consider a sexy “dad bod” but new research finds that the pleasantly plump physique could likely increase health risks later in life.

Keys to Becoming a Better Dad

January 10, 2019December 5, 2018Armin BrottFatherhood, ParentingLeave a comment

Dear Mr. Dad: This may sound a little stupid, but I’m not sure how to be a more involved dad. I work a lot and my wife is a stay-at-home mom. She seems to have everything under control all the time, and there doesn’t seem to be much of a role for me. What can...Continue reading

Dads in the Military

November 8, 2018September 24, 2018Armin BrottFatherhood, RelationshipsLeave a comment

Dear Mr. Dad: I’m in the military and about to deploy. I have two children under 5 and a third who will be born while I’m gone. What should I do prepare (them, my wife, and myself) before I leave? A: At any given moment, there are about half a million children under five in military...Continue reading

Fatherhood is Full of Surprises

August 30, 2018August 9, 2018Armin BrottFatherhood, ParentingLeave a comment

Dear Mr. Dad: I just found out that my girlfriend is pregnant. I have no idea what to expect. Can you give me a few hints? A: Congratulations—you’re in for a long, wild ride! Becoming a dad involves new responsibilities, new pressures, and new expectations to live up to. For some of us, this little jolt...Continue reading

What Teens Need from Dads, part 2

May 31, 2018May 2, 2018Armin BrottFatherhood, ParentingLeave a comment

Last week, we introduced the topic of what adolescents need from their fathers (and, as many readers pointed out, mothers as well). That was just the beginning of the list. Here are a few more things to keep in mind as you parent your teen. Encourage exercise and good nutrition. Your teen may be too big...Continue reading

Why Dads Matter As Much As Moms

October 11, 2016October 8, 2016Armin BrottFamily Issues, Fatherhood, Parenting

For many decades, conventional wisdom told us that when it came to child development, mothers were the most important parent. Fathers, apparently, weren’t good for much more than piggybacks, reading an occasional bedtime story, and, of course, discipline. Researchers who studied child development bought into that conventional wisdom and rarely bothered to investigate whether dads...Continue reading

Your Health After Divorce

January 26, 2015January 23, 2015Steve RoyDepression, Family Issues, Fitness

It’s a startling fact that approximately 50% of all marriages in the United States end in divorce. That number has been on the rise for years and in all likelihood, will continue to grow. Being unhappy in your relationship can have numerous detrimental health effects and speaking from personal experience, I can tell you first...Continue reading

Healthy Start Fathers: Real Life, Real Dads

June 11, 2014June 13, 2014Armin BrottFamily Issues, Fatherhood, Masculinity

By Kenn Harris, National Healthy Start Association, Dads Matter Initiative and Armin Brott, Mr. Dad We all know (or at least we should know) how important fathers are in their children’s lives. Children with involved fathers get better grades and are more likely to graduate high school. They’re less likely to abuse drugs or alcohol or...Continue reading

Creating More Kid-Friendly Space in That Bachelor Pad

October 21, 2013July 7, 2014Armin BrottFamily Issues, Fatherhood, Fertility

With divorce rates remaining high in the United States, so does the number of single parents raising children in a co-parenting scenario. In an article on the Mr. Dad Blog (mrdad.com/blog), MHN advisor Armin Brott notes that a report issued by the US Census revealed: “An estimated 13.7 million parents [have] custody of 21.8 million...Continue reading