Men seeking to become a dad should have sex each day, or ejaculate daily, for a week before their partner ovulates in order to maximise sperm quality, according to a study presented on Tuesday.

Australian fertility specialist David Greening recruited 118 men whose sperm had a higher-than-normal level of DNA damage.

As you may already know from reading “Traveling With Children On A Long Distance Trip (And Your Best Tips?)”, my wife and I with two preschoolers went on an 8-hour flight to Melbourne recently.

I was so worried that (because of past experience), I needed some advice on how to help me to get through the long flight with two young children tagging along.

The benefits of a child getting a part time job are many. Eventually, parents want them to be able to face the world when they grow up. But for now, we want them to be able to earn extra cash and be independent.

I am not going to help you find a part time job through job recruitment agencies. You can find these tips in other articles. Also, these are not your conventional part time jobs you used to have when you were young either.

It worries me when women – young or old – walk into my clinic and tell me how unhappy they are with their bodies.

Very often, it is the younger women and girls who have poor body image and unhealthy dieting practices. Most think they are not thin enough, or that they do not have the perfect figure. Some obsess about certain features of their bodies, such as their breasts, thighs or hips.

Such behaviour is a cause for concern, as it is not merely “in their heads”, but can adversely affect their health and psychological well-being.

Stop. Impulsive shopping has no place in the current economic downturn. With companies going bankrupt, banks growing stingy with loans and people becoming unsure of their financial stability, it is imperative that you fine-tune your shopping habits to the rough times. Your goal: Save up for the rainy days. Your move: Do your homework before you engage in any shopping spree or grocery hoarding. Here are five ways you can do your shopping homework:

Every other month, there seems to be another shocking headline on the television-and-my-2 to 3-year-old front: Television is going to give my kid attention deficit disorder; Television is going to lead to obesity; Brainy Babies and similar shows muddle, rather than improve, the toddler brain, and on and on.

Holy TV turning kids into zombies Batman!  What are we doing to our kids?

Relax.  I have some good news for you.

I know I know the buzz of Mother’s Day has passed… exactly a week ago. But good things should never end, especially when it comes from a young 6-year old.

As they say, “It’ better late than never.” My daughter painted a Mother’s Day card for her mom last Friday in school. When I first looked at J’s card, I was stunned.

Let’s take the guess work out childproofing your home.  It is difficult enough to try and figure out all the things that are best for your child, childproofing should be easy. 

The best way to confront the task is to look at your house from your child’s point of view.  Literally!  This means getting down to their level and moving through your home to notice all the things that they will see.  You will be alarmed at all the low lying hazards and troubles that are staring our children right in the face.

We will be going on an 8-hour flight to Melbourne in a few days.

What makes it challenging is not the distance of the location, but my wife and I are traveling with two young kids.

Breastfeeding not only provides benefits to the new born, but it also provides several benefits to the mother. By following the natural way of feeding their baby, mothers can gain from the natural benefits of breastfeeding which helps them in different ways. Here are some of the most important health benefits of breastfeeding for mothers.

Ed. Note: It’s Earth Day on April 22. In conjunction with this important day, which is just a week away, PW would like to do its parts in helping to create a greener world - by creating awareness in its readers - through this article.

A typical American home would spend almost $2000 a year on electric bills alone. That would equate to more than $160 a month.

But did you know that a large portion of the energy is wasted than used?

If you are just beginning to raise a young family, this is a good time to evaluate your insurance needs. Any insurance planning you can accomplish now, while parents and kids are both relatively young, will probably save you time and money later on.

My children had one week school holidays from 14 to 22 March. We did not have any special plans for the holidays - with the exception that we ended the holidays with something out of the ordinary.

When I say “out of the ordinary,” I mean these are not the usual things we do on a normal weekend.

Let's face it, getting a group of kids together for a birthday party, regardless of age, takes a lot of finesse, quality thought and consideration, time, and sometimes a lot of Tylenol.  Some people have a real knack for party giving and appear to handle it with ease others escape barely by the skin of their knees.  Those that appear to tackle any size birthday party, regardless of age of child do so because they have mastered the skill of organization and must have the nerves of steel.

However, for those of us who have not quite mastered the organization nor achieved the nerves of steel, here are some tips that will help your next birthday party go without a hitch.