parenthood
Coverage of parenthood in the Nexus archive.
- Africa: Young People Value Partnership and Parenthood but Barriers Block Their Dreams
Fertility rates are declining globally, not due to rejection of family life, but because of economic and housing constraints faced by young people in Africa. Young people value partnership and parenthood, yet barriers such as economic and housing challenges prevent them from achieving these goals.
- How becoming a dad changes men’s brains
Fathers exhibit brain changes in areas similar to mothers, but research on how parenthood affects fathers' brains is less comprehensive. The article highlights the under-studied nature of paternal brain changes compared to maternal studies.
- I joined an online due date group when I found out I was pregnant. Four years later, we still chat every day.
The author joined a due date group (DDG) for women with June 2023 due dates, forming a close-knit community that transitioned from Facebook to the BFF app. The group of 46 members supported each other through pregnancy, childbirth, and parenthood, maintaining daily communication and meeting in person for nearly four years.
- Becoming a parent may make you love your partner less
Parents report decreased love for their partners in the first year of having a child, though this decline is not permanent or inevitable. The study highlights a temporary shift in emotional dynamics during early parenthood.
- Nikki Sanderson and Anthony Quinlan say all their 'dreams have come true' as they bring their baby boy home after days in hospital
Nikki Sanderson and Anthony Quinlan express joy as they bring their newborn son home after a hospital stay, stating their 'dreams have come true'. The couple shared their emotional experience following the baby's medical challenges.