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Posted by National Fatherhood Initiative September 27, 2023
Who Is Happiest? Married Mothers and Fathers, Per the Latest General Social Survey
This article is written by W. Bradford Wilcox and Wendy Wang for the Institute for Family Studies. It is republished... Read More
Posted by Erik Vecere September 19, 2023
7 Ways to Harness the Power of Humor with Your Fatherhood Groups
Posted by Christopher A. Brown September 12, 2023
[Must-Read New Reports] The State of the World’s and America’s Fathers

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Who Is Happiest? Married Mothers and Fathers, Per the Latest General Social Survey

Posted by National Fatherhood Initiative   |   Sep 27, 2023
This article is written by W. Bradford Wilcox and Wendy Wang for the Institute for Family Studies. It is republished here with... Read More

Topics: benefits of good marriage, Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, the success sequence, benefits of marriage, women's happiness

7 Ways to Harness the Power of Humor with Your Fatherhood Groups

Posted by Erik Vecere   |   Sep 19, 2023
I observed a facilitator deliver a session from National Fatherhood Initiative®'s (NFI’s) 24:7 Dad® program on Working With Mom... Read More

Topics: fatherhood facilitators, Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, Tips & Tricks, Tips for Success

[Must-Read New Reports] The State of the World’s and America’s Fathers

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Sep 12, 2023
Two new reports describe the role of fathers across the globe and in the United States as caregivers. They’re must-reads for... Read More

Topics: fathers role, child well-being, stay-at-home dad, Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, General Fatherhood Research & Studies, parenting styles

Boosting Dads' Participation: Keeping Dads Engaged in Fatherhood Programs

Posted by Melissa Byers   |   Sep 7, 2023
Programs aimed at dads are pivotal in equipping fathers with essential child-rearing skills. They also provide an opportunity for... Read More

Topics: fatherhood program planning, fatherhood facilitators, father engagement, Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, Program Recruitment & Retention, Tips & Tricks

An Amazing Fatherhood Program’s Impact on Birth Outcomes

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Aug 31, 2023
The United States is arguably the world’s most financially wealthy country. Unfortunately, we haven’t parlayed that wealth into... Read More

Topics: Infant Health, fathers role, child well-being, maternal-child health, dads and prenatal, Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, General Fatherhood Research & Studies, maternal mortality

Gen Z shouldn’t dismiss marriage so lightly

Posted by National Fatherhood Initiative   |   Aug 23, 2023
This article is written by W. Bradford Wilcox for UnHerd. It is republished here with permission from the author. A viral... Read More

Topics: benefits of good marriage, Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, Success Stories, the success sequence, benefits of marriage, women's happiness

[New Resource] Three Steps to Help Dads Care for Their Mental Health

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Aug 15, 2023
Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock lately, you know there’s an increasing emphasis on helping dads in a vital area of... Read More

Topics: men's health, resources for dads, Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, General Fatherhood Research & Studies, NFI News & Updates, mental health

Introducing the Good Dad Act: Promoting Equality and Empowering Fathers

Posted by National Fatherhood Initiative   |   Aug 8, 2023
This legislation emphasizes the importance of co-parenting, encouraging fathers to actively participate in their children's... Read More

Topics: child support, fatherhood legislation, involved father, Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, Non-Custodial Dads, Coparenting

How Much Do Fathers Influence Sons’ Masculinity?

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Aug 1, 2023
Growing up I barely knew my dad. He wasn’t around very much. When he was, he rarely spoke to me, except for the occasional raging... Read More

Topics: father-son relationships, fathers role, Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, General Fatherhood Research & Studies, masculinity

[Free Webinar] Strengthening Facilitation Skills: A Training Curriculum for Programs Working with Youth

Posted by National Fatherhood Initiative   |   Jul 25, 2023
August 9, 2023 Strengthening Facilitation Skills: A Training Curriculum for Programs Working with Youth Strengthening... Read More

Topics: webinar, Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, Train & Facilitate

Diving Deeper Into This Unseen and Unsupported Group of Dads

Posted by Christopher A. Brown   |   Jul 18, 2023
In June of 2022, I introduced you to the 1 million dads in college, a group of dads in need that are unseen and unsupported by... Read More

Topics: father involvement in education, Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, General Fatherhood Research & Studies, dads in college, dads in trade school

Fatherhood Initiative dad reunites with four children after seven years separation

Posted by National Fatherhood Initiative   |   Jul 11, 2023
James Tidwell, fourth from the left, and his four children join Spokane Fatherhood Initiative’s Ron Hauenstein for a frozen... Read More

Topics: involved father, Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, Success Stories, Non-Custodial Dads, Coparenting, 24:7 Dad®

Helping Dads in Lexington Navigate the “Gray Areas” of Fatherhood (Part 2)

Posted by National Fatherhood Initiative   |   Jul 5, 2023
The Lexington Leadership Foundation (LLF) is a long-time National Fatherhood Initiative® partner in Lexington, Kentucky. They’ve... Read More

Topics: evidence-based 24/7 Dad, Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, Success Stories, 24/7 Dad, 24:7 Dad®

How to Innovate for Maximum Impact of Your Fatherhood Program

Posted by Erik Vecere   |   Jun 27, 2023
Innovation, innovation, innovation. The emphasis in for profit and nonprofit circles these days is inescapable. If you're not... Read More

Topics: father friendly organization, Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, Program Recruitment & Retention, father inclusive

[Press Release] National Fatherhood Initiative® Commemorates 20th Anniversary of 24:7 Dad® Program

Posted by National Fatherhood Initiative   |   Jun 21, 2023
GERMANTOWN, Md. – June 2023 – 24:7 Dad®, the flagship fatherhood program of National Fatherhood Initiative®, has achieved a new... Read More

Topics: Featured, NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, NFI News & Updates, 24:7 Dad®

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