Can being vegan affect puberty? How to advise your teenager
Puberty is one of the most stressful yet important times in a young man's (and his father's) life! As fathers, we often care more than them about a healthy and…
The scary truth about sugar and nighttime anxiety: How to sleep soundly
You know how low you feel after a sugar binge. Guilty, down, depressed... Well it might be more than just a slump in energy. Here's how eating sugar can cause…
How much sleep do children need? How to help them
We all understand how important sleep is for our children, and the horror of a child that’s not had enough. But knowing how much they actually need can be complicated.…
Why Is My Son Always Tired? A Guide for Fathers
There’s a lot going on in our son’s lives. A lot more than we give them credit for. So it’s normal for them to be worn out after a busy…
7 reasons to avoid Veganuary: How to know what a vegan child lacks
January is upon us once again. A time for guilty post-Christmas self-flagellation. Veganuary is in full swing, and many parents are considering switching their family to a plant-only diet. The…
How to reduce inflammation in children: Avoid these 5 foods
Many problems faced by children nowadays can be reduced or even eradicated by fixing their chronic inflammation. The most common foods in the supermarket are responsible for causing inflammation in…
Sunlight: why it’s important for your son’s growth
Does the sun help children grow? When my son was about 9 months old we took him to Cornwall for one weekend in the summer. On day 1, my wife…
Is it OK for kids to eat red meat? How to boost their brains
Is it OK for kids to eat red meat to help boost their brain? Children are in such an important phase for their brain development. Every day presents new experiences…
Fat and depressed children: how to break the destructive cycle
Depressed children are a tragedy and a stain on a society. And to be fat and depressed is a heartbreaking cycle for a child to be trapped in. A fat…