Tag: fatherhood programs
iBELIEVE in Dads
Fathers Day is another reminder that the absence of dad confirms his existence. It is the holiday that stimulates a host of negative emotions, not because we don’t believe in his existence, but because of the reality of his presence.
What You Should Look For in a Preschool
A preschool can look great on paper and you can easily be fooled by seemingly overenthusiastic adults. But the one thing that can’t pull off a lie no matter what is a kid’s face.
Fatherhood Ad Campaign Reminds Dads that Playing Catch with Girls is an Important Moment
“Being the father of four children, I understand fully the importance of my presence in their lives,” said Kenneth Braswell, Director, National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse.
Fathers Incorporated to be honored with the Susan L. Taylor Distinguished Community Partner Award
The University for Parents is proud to announce that Fathers Incorporated is the recipient of our SUSAN L. TAYLOR DISTINGUISED COMMUNITY PARTNER AWARD. This award is offered […]
Why Dads Need to Teach Their Daughters to Love STEM
In their early years of school, girls excel at Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) subjects. But somewhere around the junior high age, girls begin turning away from their interest in STEM.
Fathers Incorporated Launches Drive To Five Campaign
The Drive to Five messaging campaign will equip and empower fathers with the necessary tools to understand the importance of and fully develop their role as fathers, encouraging them to engage positively with their children during the most formative years of life–up to age 5.
Parents and Children Together: The Complex Needs of Low-Income Men
Broad changes in family demographics have left many children without the support or involvement of their fathers. As a result of high rates of nonmarital births and […]
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.
Your Life Isn’t Broken, Just Off Track
A few years ago I was headed to a book signing pulling a large roller bag behind me through the Washington DC streets.
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.
Are Dads Hitting these Educational Checkboxes for their Children?
Fathers are becoming more and more active with the daily life of their children since mothers are just as busy with their careers.
Why Dads Should Invest In Their Child’s Future At An Early Age
Fathers are keenly aware of how our time and attention shape our children. The effect a doting father has on their children stretches far more than just the emotional.
More Children Live With Just Their Fathers Than a Decade Ago
Over One-Quarter of Children Under Age 18 Live With One Parent NOV. 16, 2017 — The percentage of children living with one parent who live with just their […]