Category: parenting
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Late-in-Life Fatherhood: What the Research Says
Advanced Maternal Age, Advanced Paternal Age, Birth Plan Conversations, family, Fatherhood Research, Geriatric Pregnancy, Late-in-Life Parenting, Maternal Fetal Medicine, mental-health, Midlife Fatherhood, Midpoint Dad, motherhood, New Dads at 50, parenting, Parenting Over 40, pregnancy, Pregnancy After 35, Stanford Paternal Age StudyBecoming a Dad Later—You’re Not Alone More men are becoming fathers in their 40s, 50s, and even beyond. Whether by design or by surprise, late-in-life fatherhood is no longer an anomaly. In fact, the average age of first-time fathers in the U.S. has been steadily increasing. According to a comprehensive study published by Stanford Medicine…
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More Than a Title: Choosing Godparents as Midlife Parents
For many families, choosing godparents is a beloved tradition—often rooted in faith. In Christian communities especially, godparents are seen as spiritual mentors: people who will help a child grow in their understanding of God, offer moral guidance, and stand beside them as they journey through life. For others, “godparent” is more of an honorary title—a…
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Fatherhood by the Decades: Is There Really a Difference?
For those who wonder if it’s any different—and for those who already know it is. Becoming a father is life-changing at any age—but stepping into fatherhood in your 40s or 50s comes with a unique set of realities, challenges, and rewards. At Midpoint Dad, we created this side-by-side comparison not to divide generations of dads,…