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Flex Your Facebook Muscles and Vote for NFI!

Posted by Fatherhood Admin   |   Nov 23, 2009
Chase Bank is taking a new approach to corporate philanthropy by hosting a contest on Facebook - and YOU can vote for NFI to... Read More

Topics: NFI

A Turn in Custody Battles?

Posted by Fatherhood Admin   |   Nov 20, 2009
Fathers have long complained that the post-divorce custody decision was slanted against them because they spent (or appeared to... Read More

Crime of fatherlessness...

Posted by Fatherhood Admin   |   Nov 11, 2009
In light of the execution of D.C. sniper John Muhammad last night, I thought that you would find of interest a piece that I wrote... Read More

Topics: research, d.c. sniper

Bone of my bone and flesh of my flesh...

Posted by Fatherhood Admin   |   Nov 6, 2009
I received the below note from a friend who just became a father:“I gotta say I first really felt like a father when I was... Read More

Topics: NFI, birth, unplanned pregnancy, teen dads

Paying More Attention to Fathers

Posted by Fatherhood Admin   |   Nov 3, 2009
The New York Times published an interesting article that not only highlights the importance of involved fathers, but also the... Read More

Topics: research

French Laundry Father

Posted by Fatherhood Admin   |   Oct 29, 2009
Today's New York Times carries the poignant story of father absence and reconciliation. Noted French Laundry chef Thomas Keller... Read More

Topics: memories of dads

Who Really Wants Work-Family Balance?

Posted by Fatherhood Admin   |   Oct 28, 2009
Even in time of recession, work-family balance is still a popular topic. As is this recent study from the British Equality and... Read More

Topics: research

You Only Get One Chance

Posted by Fatherhood Admin   |   Oct 13, 2009
Since I've worked at NFI, people have often asked "What stands out most about your father?"For me, it was my dad's unswerving... Read More

Topics: memories of dads

Take Time To Be A Dad Today

Posted by Fatherhood Admin   |   Oct 8, 2009
Check out the inspiring ads just released by the National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse, a government project for which... Read More

Jon and Kate Plus 8 Minus Jon = ?

Posted by Fatherhood Admin   |   Oct 2, 2009
Oh my. Where do we even start with this one?How about with TLC, which, by the way, stands for The Learning Channel.So what... Read More

Boys will be violent...

Posted by Fatherhood Admin   |   Sep 29, 2009
By now, you may have seen news reports regarding the brutal beating death in Chicago of 16-year-old Fenger HS honor student,... Read More

Out of the Spotlight but Back into Real Life

Posted by Fatherhood Admin   |   Sep 29, 2009
The Washington Post recently profiled Kenny Anderson, former NBA star and also father of seven children. The millions of dollars... Read More

Duncan's Prescription for Great Schools: Dads!

Posted by Fatherhood Admin   |   Sep 25, 2009
Arne Duncan, US Education Secretary, was in New Hampshire this week for a town hall on fatherhood and education: Read More

Topics: schools

No baby mama for Obama

Posted by Fatherhood Admin   |   Sep 23, 2009
I was delighted to see this article in the September 22 USA Today about a new book on the marriage of Barack and Michelle Obama.... Read More

Great Opportunity for D.C. - Area Runners

Posted by Fatherhood Admin   |   Sep 23, 2009
For all the runners in the D.C. area - there is a great opportunity to get your running fix while supporting National Fatherhood... Read More

Topics: NFI

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