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The Kaye Adams Programme: 16/01/2017

16/01/2017

BBC Radio Scotland - The Kaye Adams Programme, 16/01/2017

Kaye Adams asks how hard is it to be a working father.

Kaye Adams asks how hard is it to be a working father, if children should be paid to eat their greens and how to live well with depression.

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According to a study by the charity Working Families, early half of working fathers would like a less stressful job so they can spend more time caring for their children. About a third would take a pay cut to achieve a better work-life balance, the charity Working Families said. And Employers are not doing enough to help dads take a more active role in childcare.

KAYE ASKS: How hard is it to be a working dad?

Parents should give their children financial incentives to eat their greens in order to help turn around the nation's health, according to Tam Fry from the National Obesity Forum.
So should you pay your kids to eat their greens?

Vet Ross Allan is here for our fortnightly vet surgery. What can you do at home to determine if your pet needs a trip to the vet? As well as taking your calls, Ross will also be showing us how to conduct an MOT on your pet at home; this Monday it's a snout to tail once over for dogs.

Today and every Monday in January, we will be looking at ways to build mental well-being....how to get back to a 'good place' after a mental health problem. Depression is the most common mental health disorder in the UK. And - you may be aware that today is the day that has been dubbed Blue Monday, But how do you LIVE WELL with depression. Tell us what works for you. You can call 0500 92 95 00. Text 80295. Email kaye@bbc.co.uk.

It's National Pothole Day - traditionally potholes are the scourge of the roads, wrecking tyres and causing accidents. But is there actually an alternative use to the pothole which could make them more endearing?

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