by J.LeVar Bryan, Sr. | Apr 1, 2022 | Dads, Father Involvement, Involved Fathers, Separated Dads |
There are so many types of dads out here and the term “being present” means so many things. To the dad who lives at home with his kids, being present may look like putting down your digital device long enough to give your kids attention. To the long-distance dad, being present may look like using creative ways to spend time with your children. To empty nest dads, finding a way to stay involved in your children’s lives when they no longer live at home is a challenge.
by Dad Central | Feb 11, 2022 | Dads, Father Involvement |
An important part of calm and alert parenting is knowing how to manage stress and to recover your positive energy after stress. Stress, tension, anxiety and anger all burn our energy. That’s energy we could use to make good parenting judgments, have fun with our kids or do other positive things. So, when you’ve burned up energy because of stress, you need to help yourself recover that energy.
by Dad Central | Jan 7, 2022 | Dads, Father Involvement, parenting, Research |
What you do as a father affects your hormones more than your hormones affect what you do as a father. In other words, if you want and need to be a hands-on dad, put in the time and effort. Your hormones will support and reward you.
by Dad Central | Dec 23, 2021 | Father Involvement, Mental health, tips |
The holiday season should bring rest and relaxation but the change in routines and schedules can create additional stress and anxiety for parents and kids alike. In today’s short blog post, we’ve collected three articles to help you survive the hustle and bustle of the holiday season.
by Dad Central | Dec 10, 2021 | Dads, Father Involvement, Healthy Relationships, Involved Fathers, Mental health, New Dads, Resources, Separated Dads, Single Dads, Step Dads |
The holidays can be stressful. Let this summary of resources and ways to enjoy the holidays with your family be a great guide for you.
by Dad Central | Nov 19, 2021 | Father Involvement, Resources, tips |
No parent wants to endure the pain of serious injury or worse to their child. Fathers who are attentive and responsible in their relationship have children who are less likely to be injured by accidents. Read through these valuable tips and examples of common childhood injuries to protect your children from preventable injuries.
