fatherhood
Coverage of fatherhood in the Nexus archive.
- New York Democrats try to erase mother and father: How will Hochul respond?
New York Democrats are attempting to remove the terms 'mother' and 'father' from official use, arguing these roles are not biologically fixed. The article highlights the debate over whether these terms are rooted in biology or social constructs, with no explicit mention of Governor Hochul's stance.
- Three dads started selling hats from a garage with $750—now they’ve sold $35 million worth, partnered with Gary Vee, and grown a community of fathers
Three fathers, Bart Szaniewski, Grant Eastey, and Ejay O’Donnell, started a lifestyle brand called Dad Gang from a garage with $750, selling $35 million in hats and building a community for fathers. They partnered with Gary Vaynerchuk and expanded to retail with Lids.
- Becoming a father shrinks your cerebrum
A study reported by The Economist suggests that becoming a father is associated with a reduction in the size of the cerebrum, a brain region linked to higher-order functions. The finding highlights potential neuroplasticity in parental roles, though the long-term implications remain unclear.
- Dad brains: How fatherhood rewires the male mind
Fatherhood triggers neurological and hormonal changes in men's brains, similar to those in pregnant women, enhancing empathy and caregiving abilities. These changes help fathers adapt to childcare responsibilities and strengthen family bonds.