Fatherhood Matters is what Dad Central uses to stay in touch with you.  This is where we post interesting news, ideas, resources, and some fun stuff about fatherhood.  It is a mix of info for dads and info for those working to support fatherhood.  Enjoy!

• Dad Joke of the Month
• National Conference Registration still open
• Men and Daughters – a depression connection
• Dads and Kids – at play
• Self-regulation
• and more!

Dad Joke of the Month

“The rotation of the earth . . . it really makes my day”.

Fatherhood Matters in the Early Years Conference – update.

The Canadian National conference is filling up!  Get your ticket soon.  All the details are here, including the pre-conference option, Fathering in a New Land.

Dad’s Depression Affects His Daughters

Depression in fathers in the postnatal period has potential implications for family and child functioning into late childhood and adolescence.  Check out the study here.

Dads and Play.

Kids love to play with their dads.  Check out this booklet for dads that talks to the value of play.  Paper copies can be purchased here.

Fathers Can Affect Children’s Development of Self-Regulation

Dr. Stuart Shanker will be speaking at Fatherhood Matters in the Early Years about the impact fathers have on their children’s ability to self-regulate.  Check out some thoughts here.

Daughters Affects a Man’s View on Gender Roles

This report suggests that fathers are less likely to hold traditional views on gender roles if they raise a girl.

Dads Directory

We are always looking for programs, activities, and services available for dads to add to our directory.  These don’t need to be for “dads only”, but can be anything a parenting guy may be interested in.

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