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Resources for Fathers
So Much for Fathers To Do — The important role men play in their child's development is celebrated. (Español) Best Tip for a Great Father’s Day — A thoughtful reflection from a father. At heart, all men know dads are important. We just have to remember to act that way for our kids. The rest will take care of itself. (Español)The First Twelve Months of Fatherhood Dad's Top Ten Tips on Bonding With Baby Boot Camp for New Dads is a non-profit organization formed in 1988 which has emerged as the nation's preeminent information resource for new dads. The National Center for Fathering offers excellent research statistics on 1) Facts About Fathers and Fathering, 2) The Extent of Fatherlessness, 3) Contributors to Fatherlessness, 4) The Consequences of Fatherlessness, 5) The Effects of Fatherfullness, 6) Attitudes About Fathers and Fathering, 7) Demographic Trends in Fathering, and 8) Additional Research on Fathers and Fathering. The National Fatherhood Initiative provides an extensive listing of online resources, chat groups, and extensive articles covering almost any "fathering situation" (new dads, adoptive dads, step-dads, single dads, long-distance dads, etc.) DADS (Dads Advocating for Dads) is designed especially for fathers and families of children with special needs. This site also includes a section for providers and others on making sure they are being "father friendly." This is key in providing medical and educational services to unlocking supports for all family members. (Some articles available in Spanish.)
So Much for Fathers To Do — The important role men play in their child's development is celebrated. (Español)
Best Tip for a Great Father’s Day — A thoughtful reflection from a father. At heart, all men know dads are important. We just have to remember to act that way for our kids. The rest will take care of itself. (Español)The First Twelve Months of Fatherhood
Dad's Top Ten Tips on Bonding With Baby
Boot Camp for New Dads is a non-profit organization formed in 1988 which has emerged as the nation's preeminent information resource for new dads.
The National Center for Fathering offers excellent research statistics on 1) Facts About Fathers and Fathering, 2) The Extent of Fatherlessness, 3) Contributors to Fatherlessness, 4) The Consequences of Fatherlessness, 5) The Effects of Fatherfullness, 6) Attitudes About Fathers and Fathering, 7) Demographic Trends in Fathering, and 8) Additional Research on Fathers and Fathering.
The National Fatherhood Initiative provides an extensive listing of online resources, chat groups, and extensive articles covering almost any "fathering situation" (new dads, adoptive dads, step-dads, single dads, long-distance dads, etc.)
DADS (Dads Advocating for Dads) is designed especially for fathers and families of children with special needs. This site also includes a section for providers and others on making sure they are being "father friendly." This is key in providing medical and educational services to unlocking supports for all family members. (Some articles available in Spanish.)