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!
Some Community Networking Meetings Coming Up
Nov 8 – Into the Circle – community training for working with Indigenous Fathers (Charlottetown, PEI)
Nov 10 – Healing Journeys Annual Conference (Toronto, ON)
Nov 14 – Simcoe County Father Involvement Group (Barrie, ON)
Nov 21 – My Dad Matters – community training for engaging fathers (Huron-Perth county)
Reflections on Fatherhood Research
Research on fatherhood has clearly been on the rise in North America over the past decades. But what are we discovering? Is the research helpful? This article reflects on some “misleading assumptions” about fatherhood and how it is being researched.
For more reflections on what the social sciences say about fathers and fatherhood, check out Father Factors on our Toolkits and Tipsheets page.
Dad Central Community of Practice Update
Dad Central Niagara has completed its community survey of fatherhood in the region. They will be releasing results shortly. If you are interested in joining DC Niagara, email us.
Dad Central Toronto held its first meeting on Oct 25. There was good discussion of the need for supporting fathers and what some next steps will be. If you are interested in joining, please email us.
Book of the Month
Hey Dads, there are tonnes of great books out there to read with our kids. Here are a couple of suggestions: What Can a Crane Pick Up? (ages 3-4) and Just the Two fo Us (ages 4-7). Reading with your kids does a tonne of good for them, you, and your relationship. Read something with your kids today!
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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