by Dad Central | Nov 2, 2015 | Healthy Relationships, New Dads |
by John Hoffman When we hear the words postpartum depression (PPD), we usually think of mothers. But fathers get it too, maybe not as often as moms, but it happens. Some experts estimate that up to 10% of men experience some level of depression after the birth of a...
by Dad Central | Sep 1, 2015 | Father Involvement, Healthy Relationships, Moms |
by John Hoffman I’ve said this before, but I keep saying it because it’s important. One of the single most important factors that affects fathering is the father’s relationship with his partner. Guys who have a good relationship with their partners tend to be more...
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 20, 2015 | Father Involvement, Healthy Relationships, New Dads |
by John Hoffman You know how they say babies don’t come with an instruction manual? Well, neither do new moms. And a really important part of being a good dad is understanding and supporting the mother of your children, a task that can be very challenging in the early...
by Dad Central | Dec 6, 2014 | Father Involvement, Healthy Relationships |
In honour of White Ribbon Day, Canada’s national day of remembrance and action on violence against women, I’d like to highlight the role that nurturing, involved fathers can play in making society safer for women. Along with everything else we do in pursuit of that...
