Tag: daughters
Moynihan Institute Research Shows How Black Fathers Are Naturally Closing the Father–Daughter Divide
Father-daughter relationships can become strained or estranged more often than other parent-child bonds, and many adult daughters report discomfort in sharing personal issues with their fathers. It’s painful to read because it’s familiar. The daughter feels unseen. The father feels uninvited. Both are telling the truth, and the gap remains.
But our research shows what Black fathers are already doing – quietly, intentionally, and often without applause.
Do Parents Have a Favorite Child? The Truth About Black Fathers and Their Daughters
by Kenneth Braswell, CEO, Fathers Incorporated There are moments in parenthood when our children challenge our perceptions, forcing us to confront truths we might otherwise ignore. In […]
Calling All Daddies: My Daughter Wants Snapchat!
After successfully avoiding the social media conversation with my daughter for 13 years, the day finally came as I drove her and a friend home from church, and my daughter asked, “Daddy, can I have Snapchat?”
3 WAYS TO RAISE A STRONG GIRL
Being a parent to a girl can be scary, especially if you’re a guy who hasn’t quite managed to figure out the mysterious ways of the female mind.
Real Dads Read Texts Their Daughters Sent to Their Boyfriends
Most dads would cringe even thinking about what might be on the phones of their children.
Bad Dad Rehab Contains A Message of the Fatherhood Work Before Us
Bad Dad Rehab is about four men who are fathers to their children, but not dads.
When Things Don’t Go Your Way, Dads Might Have Words to Live On
A couple of weeks ago I found myself hearing the ghost of fatherhood past as my son had a mental meltdown because he and I were getting demolished by my wife and daughter in arcade games.
The Benefits of Young Children Playing Pretend
“Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children, play is serious learning. Play is really the work of […]
Unraveling the Technological Coil of Parenting
#throwbackblog By Kenneth Braswell (February 5, 2011) The 1970’s were an interesting time of social development for pre teens and teenagers. Much like those before us, we grew […]
Roman Reigns: WWE Champion in the Ring and in Fatherhood
Congratulations to Roman Reigns for capturing the #WWE World Heavyweight Championship during #wrestlemania 32. His match with Triple H was epic, however we are also proud that […]
Atlanta Teen Produces Documentary to Advocate for Girl’s Empowerment in Ghana, Africa
Atlanta, GA— A Queen’s Discovery: A Young Girl’s African Journey To Find Her Greatness Within” was submitted for the 2016 International Film Festival hosted by the Atlanta Alumnae Chapter […]
“2015 Deadliest Year for Domestic Violence in a Decade for Georgia”
When I saw this headline yesterday on WCOT.com, a local news affiliate in Savanah, I was reminded that, as a Fatherhood organization, we MUST initiate and take […]
“Are You My Daddy?” How would you respond?
#Throwbackblog Let me start by saying God has a funny way of placing your anointing in front of you to remind you of the work still before […]
Inspiring your daughter’s inner Girl Boss
by Special Guest Blogger: Fatherhoodgov There’s something special about dads and daughters. It’s a special and unique connection, and beyond being a source of happiness, being a […]
Let’s Learn a Daddy Daughter Dance
If you don’t mind being out danced; looking old or having your feet hurt, this Daddy Daughter Dance may be for you. I had the pleasure of […]