Having a baby is a lot harder than many of us want to admit.
You’ve undoubtedly heard of postpartum depression, typically thought of as a major risk for new moms due to hormonal changes and the overall strain of motherhood.
But a new study just suggested that serious depression after the birth of a child is affecting dads, too — and at way higher rates than we initially thought.
Dads matter.
But if you’re here, you probably already knew that.
The good news is that a new study out of the University of Leeds has not only demonstrated just how beneficial an engaged dad really is for children’s outcomes in life…
… it also highlights a few key things all dads can do starting from the baby years, to give their kids the best chance later in life.
Let’s explore!
Playing with babies is so fun. Everything is magical to them. Show them a block and then hide it behind your back. They’ll be amazed! Pull a quarter out of their ear. Astonished! But have you ever seen adult twins interacting with babies? If not… you’re missing out! Dad Stephen Ratpojanakul, who is a twin … Read more
Maybe you’ve seen the clip by now.
If not, you’re in for a treat!
Meet J.R. Minton, a Texas UPS driver who’s taking the internet by storm with his hilarious TikTok video about domestic responsibilities.
In the video, which has racked up over 7 million views, J.R. proudly declares that he doesn’t “help” his wife with household chores.
“I don’t help my wife cook. I don’t help her clean, do laundry, take care of the kids – none of that,” he says with a grin.
Have you ever wanted to ask a bunch of men a question and get an honest, no-holds-barred answer?
OK, maybe not — but if you have, that’s where the Reddit community r/AskMen comes in.
One woman recently took to the subreddit to ask a piercing question:
““I’m worried about men’s mental health,” user venusemerald2 wrote. “Men, who do you confide in 100%?”
The top answer, and the ensuing discussion below, was absolutely shocking and heartbreaking.
