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
• Casting Call looking for men
• Summer plans
• and more!

Dad Joke of the Month

If a child refuses to sleep during nap time, are they guilty of resisting a rest?

Casting Call

A branded podcast series seeks individuals in or near Toronto who defy
traditional gender roles at work, home, or elsewhere – and who
experience awkward reactions, silly questions, or bad jokes as a
result.

Research Participants Needed – New and Expecting Dads and Moms

This study through St. Michael’s Hospital is examining preconception care knowledge, attitudes, and service use among Canadian women and men.

Get Outside This Summer

The Victoria Day long weekend is upon us – may this be the start of a beautiful summer!  Making plans to get outside for some biking or hiking on trails in Ontario?  Here are some cool places to visit.

Bereaved Fathers – life in the face of the loss of a baby

The Université du Québec en Outaouais has released a new video in Portuguese for fathers facing the death of their baby.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xueMgs1GGts&w=806&h=453]

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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