Category: Marriage and Relationships
A Dad’s First Big Assignment: Supporting Mom Through Pregnancy, Delivery, and Postpartum
When fathers learn, plan, advocate, and rest with intention, moms recover better, babies thrive, and the whole house breathes easier.
Show up. Ask questions. Carry the load you can carry. Guard the rest and watch the signs. Put the helplines in your phone. And remember, your baby doesn’t need a perfect dad — your baby needs you, present and prepared.
When Winning Feels Like Losing: The Hidden Scoreboard of Fatherhood and the Battle for Connection
Parenthood, in general (and fatherhood, in particular), is often talked about in the language of winning and losing. We hear it in courtrooms: “I won custody.” We hear it in child support battles: “He lost his rights.” We even hear it in the tone of everyday conversations when someone asks, “What happened with your case?” and the answer comes back, “I won.”
But every time a parent “loses” in court, there is another loss that no one writes about — the child’s. The child loses the rhythm of consistent connection. They lose the security of shared presence. And they begin to internalize the idea that love and belonging are things people have to compete for.
What Fatherhood Programs Must Say About Domestic Violence
As an organization that works daily with fathers — men who are often healing, learning, and rebuilding their relationships — FI sees firsthand that domestic violence is not just a women’s issue or just a criminal justice issue. It’s a family issue. A public health issue. A community issue.
When fatherhood programs give men the language, space, and opportunity to confront domestic violence, they often become some of the strongest advocates for ending it.
Gentle Warriors Academy Receives $6.5M Grant to Strengthen Fathers, Families, and Communities in Georgia
The grant award expands GWA’s ability to equip fathers, couples, and co-parents with the skills, coaching, and support that build resilient families — improving child well-being, enhancing relationship health, and advancing long-term household stability.
Blended Families Have Made It to the White House (And That’s Not a Bad Thing)
When we share common family traits, we will better relate to each other and push policies forward to help all American families.
Op-Ed: Empowering Black Men — Reclaiming Our Health, Rewriting Our Legacy
How many aspects of our lives could drastically improve with just a few minutes of intentional care daily? This revelation prompted me to emphasize one critical truth: “Not taking care of yourself, particularly when you have children and family, is the most selfish act you can engage in.”
A Little Love for the Men Who Rarely Ask for It
Let’s use Husband Appreciation Day to normalize applauding men not just for what they achieve but also for how they show up in love.
Federal Grants Offer Powerful New Opportunities to Strengthen Fathers, Families, and Futures
Three new federal grant opportunities from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) could mark a transformative moment for fatherhood and family-serving organizations across the nation.
The Best Bet I Ever Made Was on Peanut Butter and Jelly
On National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day, I invite you to think about the people who saw your potential before you believed in it yourself. I also challenge you to be that person for someone else.
What Is the Role of Fathers in Maternal Health?
When it comes to maternal health in the United States, women face several challenges, including high mortality, racial disparities, and inadequate mental health support. These factors put women at risk, and, unfortunately, attempts to address them often overlook a key group of advocates: men and fathers.
A Weaver of Legacies: Tracy Braswell’s Journey Through Fatherhood and Finance
Tracy’s narrative unfolds like an intricate dance between shadows and light, with each step in her life choreographed by experiences that molded her into the force she is today.
Breaking Stereotypes: Unveiling the True Picture of Fatherhood in Modern Families
A pivotal finding of the study is that a considerable 70.3% of children live with their fathers. This statistic is a significant indicator that contradicts the prevalent belief of the ‘absent father.’
Empowering Fathers: Navigating Legal and Emotional Challenges in Family Law with Jeffery Leving
His work extends beyond the individual to the systemic. Leving’s radio show, where he imparts valuable legal insights to a broader audience, is a testament to this fact.
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,