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!
Fathers and Mothers Influence on Career Choices
When children choose what to be when they grow up, they often follow in their fathers’ footsteps. But mothers are powerful, too. Read more.
Fatherhood: by the numbers in Canada
Did you know that in 1901, 40% of children in single parent homes lived with a male care-giver? In 2011 that number was 20%. Statscan has recently updated some information on fatherhood in Canada. Find out more interesting stats here.
Canadian National Fatherhood Survey
Finally . . . here are the highlights from the National Survey we completed earlier this year. Though the survey is not exhaustive, and it brings up some important questions for further research, it does give some good perspectives from fathers in Canada. Download it here.
Free Webinar – Men, Boys, Trauma, and Substance Use
Working with fathers implies we understand the experiences of all men and boys. This webinar takes a look at engaging them in light of masculine norms of health and well-being, work, and care-giving.
Things Dads Do . . . screen time for kids
All kids seem hooked to a screen in one way or another – for good and for bad. The important thing is to help them manage it well. The Top Ten Things Dads Need to Know About Screen Time gives some ideas for how to do this.
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Father’s Singing Brings Out a Unique Response in Infants
Singing to their kids is an excellent way for dads to build a strong bond. Check out this research that speaks to the impact of fathers singing to their infants.
Dad Directory
The Dad Directory is filling up, but there is always room for more. Do you have a program or service you would like to add to the directory? You can check it out here.
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