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Fatherhood Advocate Sets the Stage for Faith Leaders to Tackle Race & Faith in America Amid Continuous Tragedies
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and another reminder for African Americans, their mental health is in a constant state of threat.
TIP SHEET: CO-PARENTING DURING COVID19
COVID-19 has impacted the lives of everyone, especially parents. These tips and strategies can help ease the tension and anxiety parents often experience with social distancing.
5 easy ways to be a more active dad
For children, having an engaged dad makes a huge difference — fathers play a critical role, and research tells us just how important that role is.
5 Tips for Raising a Bilingual Child
by Kenneth Braswell Bilingualism is a growing trend for children. Some parents raise bilingual children out of necessity because there are two languages the children will be […]
Aggressive Cursing: Sideline Insanity
You can’t be an out-of control, a**hole coach and be a good mentor or parent. Youth can’t distinguish the difference in your roles. #sidelinedad
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.
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 […]
5 Tips for Raising a Healthy and Active Toddler
With 40 percent of all adults in the United States being officially labeled as obese, it makes us dads worry a bit. We do not want our young sons or daughters to learn bad habits early on in life that will lead to weight problems.
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.
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.
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 […]