by Dad Central | Jan 15, 2016 | Dads |
by John Hoffman First the bad news. Conflict is inevitable; even in love relationships, if you didn’t already know (which you probably did). It makes sense that partners would have conflict. You spend a lot of time together. You have high expectations for each other....
by Dad Central | Dec 10, 2015 | Dads, New Dads, Research |
FIRST-TIME DADS-TO-BE WANTED FOR A STUDY! Healthydads.ca a new website being developed for first-time dads-to be. This self-help website has information and strategies to help dads adjust to parenthood. What is involved? Screening to check if you are eligible to...
by Dad Central | May 27, 2015 | Dads, Healthy Relationships |
by John Hoffman This might sound like a negative topic for a blog. But actually it’s pretty important. Raising children is an emotional experience. Positive emotions give us a good kind of energy that helps us connect with our kids and enjoy them. That helps us to be...
by Dad Central | Mar 6, 2015 | Dads, Healthy Relationships, Moms |
Here is another chapter in the story of Alex and Laura. You can find other parts of their journey here: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 On a beautiful Wednesday in September the unimaginable happened. Laura went for her scheduled ultra sound at the local Nipigon...
by Dad Central | Feb 26, 2015 | Dads, Involved Fathers |
Emotional wellness comes from coping with stress and making positive contributions to the world. Fathers play a role in this for children. Here’s what you can do: Help your child feel safe and connected to you and her environment. A sense of belonging...
by Dad Central | Nov 24, 2014 | Dads, Father Involvement, Infants, New Dads |
by John Hoffman I’ve often said that fathers have to play catch-up in early parenthood. Mothers get a biological and social head start at parenting and that’s just the way it is. Breastfeeding is one of the things that gives moms that head start. And breastfeeding is...
