The Big Lessons I’ve Learned About Being a Stepfather I was raised by my stepfather. Now I get to be a stepdad to someone else and it's wonderful. By Gustavo Muñiz, First 5 LA Graphic Designer When I was around 24, I started proclaiming that I wanted to be a father....
Father’s Day 2020: First 5 LA Dads on Safer at HomeFor most of us, staying safe at home with family has brought both struggles and small triumphs. To celebrate Father’s Day this extraordinary year, we asked dads working at First 5 LA to share their own challenges and...
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10 Tips for New DadsAs both a father of three young kids and the blog editor for the Los Angeles Dads Group, the only all-dads group in L.A. County, I get asked this question a lot from soon-to-be dads: “So, what’s it really like?” So, as I devour my kids’ peanut...
Father’s Day to Father’s Day: A Year of Men’s Health and Wellness2018 June 17: Happy Father’s Day! June 21: International Yoga Day! Do some family stretches, like touching your toes and rolling your shoulders. Being flexible can help prevent injuries and improve...
Fathers MatterWhether you're a working dad or a stay at home dad, your interaction with your child plays an important role in the healthy development of his emotional, behavioral, academic and physical well-being. You can check out great tips and stories that "Hero...
Father Lives Best A study led by a researcher at Stanford University School of Medicine shows that men who have children have a lower risk of dying from heart disease than men with no kids. The researchers, though, were quick to point out that the results of the...
Becoming DadBecause my husband and I dated for more than eight years before marrying, I had A LOT of time to think about what he would be like as a father. Before he became a dad, my husband seemed uncertain about fatherhood and would semi-seriously say things like,...
Being a New ParentBeing a new parent can be the scariest, hardest, most overwhelming, rewarding and exciting experience of your life. You are not expected to know everything about being a parent from the start; there are so many things you will learn throughout...
No Fear in Fatherhood“Man up” and “fatherhood” are not two phrases society usually associates with each other. But research (see accompanying article) reveals that men who do their best – or “man up” – in fatherhood can help their young children develop into better...
