Category: Co-Parenting

Unlocking the Transformative Power of Fatherhood: The Impact of the Million Fathers March 2023 on Education and Family Engagement
The Million Fathers March is more than an event; it’s a transformative movement. It’s a collective rallying cry to fathers, father figures, and male role models across the country—and now, even around the world—to step forward and engage deeply in the education and lives of our children.

Heidi Murkoff: The Visionary Behind ‘What to Expect’ Who’s Changing Parenting Worldwide
Heidi Murkoff is a name that many parents—particularly mothers—recognize instantly. Known primarily for her “What to Expect” book series, she has long been a beacon for parents navigating the often tumultuous seas of pregnancy and early childhood.

New “Dadication” Ads Aim to Inspire Responsible Fatherhood
A new series of public service announcements (PSAs) in English and Spanish have been created for this Father’s Day to highlight fatherhood involvement,

The Crucial Role of Responsible Fatherhood in Child Support: A New Era
Fatherhood is not just about financial contributions, it’s about emotional involvement, presence, commitment, and shared responsibility.

A National Salute to Sacrifice: The Journey of ‘Gold Star Father’s Day
We are humbled and inspired by this monumental effort and express our sincerest gratitude to Congressman Johnson and Congressman Ferguson for their dedication to the cause.

The Importance of Fathers Recognizing Mental Health: Lessons from “Why Fathers Cry at Night” and Other Personal Narratives
Personal narratives, like the heartfelt memoir “Why Fathers Cry at Night” by Kwame Alexander, can serve as valuable resources for fathers seeking support and understanding.

5 Tips to Forming a Workable Co-Parenting Relationship
When it comes to co-parenting, it’s important to establish a workable relationship for the benefit of your children.

New Year Reflections for Black Love
Even a pair of 50-year-olds decided to become romantically involved after having been friends decades earlier. In this case, both had been married and divorced before moving back to town to help care for their aging parents.

National Fatherhood Agency Launches Research Institute To Examine Young Black Fathers
2020 marks the 55th Anniversary of the controversial 1965 Moynihan Report that argued that accelerating progress against poverty requires strengthening families in the United States—particularly through positively impacting Black men.

Tips To Curb Your Overprotective Parental Tendencies
Do you pride yourself on swooping in and saving your child whenever he gets in a sticky situation that you see is about to go south? […]

Wow Your Partner With Your Knowledge of Pacifiers
Dads sometimes get a bum rap for not knowing enough about babies, their gear, and baby safety. Sometimes that reputation is earned, but sometimes it isn’t.

Daddies, Daughters and Guns: My Reality of Protection
Seeing my daughter holding a shotgun, I had to shift my thoughts from the societal narrative taking place around guns and urge myself to understand how she felt about what she was doing.

The Healing for the Flu is in Grandma’s Jar
The cold section in the pharmacy is a virtual maze of choice. There are some 10 companies and each of them has 15 products for the same thing.

3 Major Challenges You’ll Face as a Single Parent and What to Do About Them
If you’re facing life as a single parent, there’s a good chance that something tough has put you in that position.

Co-Parenting Tips for the Holidays: Working as a Team
This is the second in a two-part series sharing co-parenting tips on ways to reduce stress—particularly for children—during the holidays.