Post by Adriana Velez
I have a love/hate relationship with all these studies showing how everything we moms do affects our kids. On one hand, I can't look away -- and on the other hand, why does it seem like we're always doing something wrong? That's why I was stoked to read about new studies that hold dads responsible for some pretty heavy health issues in their children. Yeah, for once! It's not all about moms screwing up! Apparently a man's behavior and experiences can have an influence on his kids' health looooong before Junior is even a twinkle in his eye. And I'm not talking about damaged sperm (although, that's also kind of a big deal). I'm talking what guys do when they're young could affect their unborn future children's genes.![]()
I have a love/hate relationship with all these studies showing how everything we moms do affects our kids. On one hand, I can't look away -- and on the other hand, why does it seem like we're always doing something wrong? That's why I was stoked to read about new studies that hold dads responsible for some pretty heavy health issues in their children. Yeah, for once! It's not all about moms screwing up! Apparently a man's behavior and experiences can have an influence on his kids' health looooong before Junior is even a twinkle in his eye. And I'm not talking about damaged sperm (although, that's also kind of a big deal). I'm talking what guys do when they're young could affect their unborn future children's genes.