When children have fathers who respect and support their mothers, and mothers who respect their fathers – everyone benefits. Moms are more patient and sensitive. Dads are more involved and confident. Working together helps children thrive.
This week’s Facts for Fathers, Young Dads: It’s All in the Connection, gives simple and practical tips to help young dads know the basics of parenting. Following this advice can help young dads do the right thing for their children as they grow.
This week’s Facts For Fathers, Good Choices Healthy Life is a great starting point to take action towards helping kids have a healthy and successful life.
Fathers can help their children have a healthy lifestyle by modelling and teaching their children to look after their body through eating well and exercise.
Are you a soon-to- be dad or a dad with a young baby? Are you a mom with a baby on the way, young child, or family support worker who wants to support dads? If so, then you may enjoy this week’s Facts for Fathers, Daddy, I Need You. It’s about the importance of dad’s care and interaction to supporting child brain development and how dads can build strong bonds with their young children.
In less than 10 minutes, dads can make play a great way to connect with their children, release stress, and create memories. We hope you find time for play – no matter the age of your children.
Sometimes dads find themselves parenting in less-than-ideal situations.
Many dads begin to ask themselves, “How can I be an involved dad when I don’t see my child every day?” Here are some important things to remember and act on as you go through difficult seasons.