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On June 4, our Professional Development Program Manager Coco McAtee appeared on Fox 4's morning news show to discuss fathering. Visit Fox 4 News.

Father's Day is around the corner. Consider this gift: Dads are crucial to their kids' health and well-being. You'd be surprised what impact an absent dad has on his children's future-physically absent or emotionally absent.

Fathers in America

  • Are impacted by the economy
  • Have fewer supports than moms
  • Often view fathering based on how society views dads

Tips for Dads

  • Be honest about what you can and cannot do
  • Look for support
  • Focus on your children
  • One on one time with children is most valuable
Fathers Can Nurture, Too
  • Fathers nurture differently from mothers
  • Fathers may play with children more aggressively
  • Fathers often teach defense
  • Fathers can provide authority

Resources

Archive of Parenting Tips
Last Updated ( Tuesday, 10 July 2007 )