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Fathers Also Want to ‘Have It All,’ Study Says
By Gayle Kaufman Men's Health News

Fathers Also Want to ‘Have It All,’ Study Says

Have you seen the T-shirt slogan: Dads don’t babysit (it’s called “parenting”)? This slogan calls out the gendered language we often still use to talk about fathers. Babysitters are temporary caregivers who step in to help out the parents. But the fact is that fathers are spending more time with their children than ever before. […]

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Why Is Newborn Baby Skin-To-Skin Contact With Dads and Non-birthing Parents Important? Here’s What the Science Says
By Mary Steen Your Health

Why Is Newborn Baby Skin-To-Skin Contact With Dads and Non-birthing Parents Important? Here’s What the Science Says

Soon after a baby is born, it’s getting more common these days for the father or non-birthing parent to be encouraged to put the newborn directly on their chest. This skin-to-skin contact is often termed “kangaroo care”, as it mimics the way kangaroos provide warmth and security to babies. Mothers have been encouraged to give […]

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