Young at heart: he's getting older, but his sense of wonder about fatherhood is growing more childlike

Article Abstract:

A 47-year-old man whose wife is pregnant with their second child describes his sense of wonder at the prospect of fatherhood. The second pregnancy has more romance to it than the first one. The father, realizing he is getting older, resolves to be more spontaneous with his children.

Column, Fatherhood, Pregnancy

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A letter to my son

Article Abstract:

The milestones in a child's development, the first step, the first word and other novel gestures, are events that are eagerly anticipated by every father. Such indicators, which signal the normal development of a child, are especially hoped for in difficult births.

Health aspects, Children, Parenting, Child health, Child rearing

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The sweetheart

Article Abstract:

Preadolescent boys usually develop interest in relating with the opposite sex in a romantic rather than sexual manner. This phase is a natural part of growing up. Boys have their 'sweethearts' whom they lavish with attention and gifts.

Analysis, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Boys, First loves

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