Category: Health
Embracing the Strength of the Father: The Launch of an Empowering Journal for Black Dads
By providing daily affirmations tailored to the experiences of Black fathers, “Strength of the Father” encourages a regular, transformative dialogue with the self.
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 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.
Fathers Incorporated is Supporting Postpartum Awareness Week for the Health of Families and Communities
The United States has one of the highest infant mortality rates among developed nations, and this rate is alarmingly higher for African American women.
Fathers Incorporated Addresses Black Dads and Mental Health
Fathers Incorporated (FI) released Mental Health Matters, Why Black Dad’s Positive Mental Health Is Good for Youth Academic Outcomes, the second brief in the series of educational briefs addressing fatherhood engagement for low-income African American students and their families.
FATHERS INCORPORATED NAMED A RECIPIENT OF THE LATEST ROUND OF THE MLB “HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS COMMUNITY GRANT” PROGRAM
Major League Baseball (MLB) and the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) today announced the sixth round of recipients for the joint “Healthy Relationships Community Grant” program.
Helping Your Baby With Language Development
You’ve been dreaming about hearing your baby say his or her first word since you laid eyes on him or her. You’re wondering what the word will […]
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.
Stress Management and Self-Care for Senior Caregivers
Being the caregiver to a senior loved one is demanding.
Ways to Save Your Sanity at Your Next Family Gathering
Whether you love your extended family with all your heart or you can barely stay in the same room for five minutes without an argument erupting, getting a family under one roof for a holiday celebration can be an enormous challenge.
Navigating Co-Parenting Drama for Baby Momma Joy and Holiday Peace
In the early days of your relationship, your holidays with your baby’s mama were probably filled with mistletoe and romantic evenings by the fire.
Fatherhood and Depression In Children Can be Linked
Adolescents whose fathers have depressive symptoms are more likely to experience symptoms of depression themselves, finds a new study.
African Americans live shorter lives due to heart disease and stroke
American Heart Association Scientific Statement October 23, 2017 Categories: Heart News, Stroke News, Scientific Statements/Guidelines Statement Highlights: African Americans carry a higher burden of cardiovascular diseases compared with white Americans. Risk […]
Raising Healthy Kids
To put it simply, you can’t be obese and healthy at the same time. Carrying around extra weight will sap your energy, make you more tired, and lessen your quality of life.
Hey Fellas, Post-Pregnacy Depression Can Strike New Dads, Too
Men who are stressed or in poor health seem to be at special risk, study shows THURSDAY, Feb. 16, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Depression in and just […]