Fatherhood
Becoming a father can negatively impact men’s mental health: survey
About 70 per cent of new dads said they experienced increased stress levels in the 12 months after welcoming their first child. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Involved dads are happier and healthier, these researchers say
Being an involved dad contributes to future generations of family involvement and gender equality, say researchers Nikki Martyn and Elena Merenda. Continue reading
New dad Eric Gryba practices with Saskatoon Blades ahead of NHL season
Eric Gryba says playing with the Saskatoon Blades at their training camp was rejuvenating and gave him a chance to share his NHL experience. Continue reading
The average North American dad is getting older
By Laurel Gregory Reporter
Researchers from the University of Stanford’s School of Medicine analyzed the average age of fathers in 168 million births over four decades. It increased from 27.4 years old in 1972 to 30.9 years old in 2015. Continue reading
The InstaList: Canada’s most remarkable dads on Instagram
To celebrate Father’s Day, we’ve picked five of the most remarkable Canadian daddies on Instagram. Continue reading
Dad who quit high-paying job for more family time part of growing trend
The times, they are a-changin’. Half of dads would take a pay cut for better work-life balance and more time with their kids, according to a new report. Continue reading
3 generations of dads share how fatherhood has changed
Three generations of the Smith family share how their roles as fathers have changed over the years. Continue reading
Stop asking couples when they’ll have kids: Ontario man on fertility struggle
Father’s Day isn’t a joyous occasion for everyone. For one in six Canadians who struggle with infertility, it can be a painful reminder of a seemingly never-ending journey to fatherhood. Continue reading
Rocking fatherhood: A dude’s how-to guide on staying cool
This book, “Rocking Fatherhood,” takes a cheeky week-by-week approach that might just soothe some new daddy nerves and help out in the empathy, sympathy, gotta-buy-some-gear departments. Continue reading
‘Young and the Restless’ star Jason Thompson on soap operas, fatherhood and the Oilers
“Yeah, they definitely know I am Canadian.” Y & R star and St. Albert’s Jason Thompson talks impending fatherhood, his love of the Oilers and how his co-stars recognize he’s from north of the border. Continue reading