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Melissa Byers

Melissa Byers

Melissa Byers is Chief Marketing Officer for National Fatherhood Initiative®. She lives in South Carolina.

Recent Posts

Free Program Resources Abound at Fatherhood.org

Posted by Melissa Byers   |   Feb 15, 2018
A majority of folks in the fatherhood field initially learn about NFI because of our popular, core curricula: 24/7 Dad®,... Read More

Topics: General Fatherhood Research & Studies

Tips from Tech-Expert Parents to Help Dads Monitor Teens’ Social Media Use

Posted by Melissa Byers   |   Feb 8, 2018
When it comes to helping dads understand how they can be involved, one of the areas that requires father involvement is... Read More

Topics: General Fatherhood Research & Studies

[Video] The Importance of Helping Fathers Learn What it Means to Be a Man

Posted by Melissa Byers   |   Feb 1, 2018
In working with fathers and families, it can be helpful to address some basics before trying to address the myriad of other... Read More

Topics: General Fatherhood Research & Studies

Free Webinar > Fathers' Attendance in Fatherhood Programs

Posted by Melissa Byers   |   Jan 15, 2018
The Fatherhood Research & Practice Network (FRPN) will host its 10th learning community webinar in early February. Inside the... Read More

Topics: General Fatherhood Program Resources

5 of the Top Father Factor Blogs of 2017

Posted by Melissa Byers   |   Dec 27, 2017
At NFI we’re passionate about equipping organizations and communities with the information and resources they need to be the... Read More

Topics: NFI-Specific Programs & Resources

[Video] Roland Warren Receives NFI's 2017 Fatherhood Award

Posted by Melissa Byers   |   Dec 21, 2017
In a presentation very fitting for the man who pioneered the award, Andy Schoka, former NFI Board Chairman (pictured right), and... Read More

Topics: Success Stories

A Father’s Expression of Love

Posted by Melissa Byers   |   Dec 14, 2017
As we cover in our 24/7 Dad® program, fathers are very capable of learning to be nurturers. One aspect of being nurturing is... Read More

Topics: General Fatherhood Program Resources

How to Find Out if Your Organization is Father Friendly

Posted by Melissa Byers   |   Nov 30, 2017
Prior to working with NFI, I worked in a marketing firm whose client base included Microsoft. I was part of the marketing help... Read More

Topics: NFI-Specific Programs & Resources

What Dads Need to Know to Reenter their Children's Lives

Posted by Melissa Byers   |   Nov 16, 2017
We’re all working toward more involved, engaged fathers for every child. And hopefully, there are more and more dads in... Read More

Topics: Tips & Tricks

Maternal Gatekeeping & Why It Matters for Children

Posted by Melissa Byers   |   Nov 9, 2017
The Greeks believed that to enter Hades after death, a person had to cross the River Styx. A payment to the boatman Charon was... Read More

Topics: General Fatherhood Research & Studies

7 Things You Can Suggest to Dads to Connect with Their Kids

Posted by Melissa Byers   |   Nov 2, 2017
It's likely that the dads you serve have many issues to address in their lives to become more stable, productive, and involved... Read More

Topics: Tips & Tricks

Wise Words From a Program Like Yours: Nurturing Father Engagement

Posted by Melissa Byers   |   Oct 19, 2017
There's a new, compelling video in town that provides tremendous insight into today’s human service environments, and the... Read More

Topics: General Fatherhood Program Resources

Fatherhood Resources As Simple as the "Easy Button"

Posted by Melissa Byers   |   Oct 12, 2017
Sometimes we just need things to be simple. Staples really hit the nail on the head when they launched their campaign featuring... Read More

Topics: NFI-Specific Programs & Resources

4 Essential Things to Remember when Developing Fatherhood Programs for Latino Fathers

Posted by Melissa Byers   |   Oct 3, 2017
Before you read the rest of this article, ask yourself the following questions: Do most Latino fathers speak English or Spanish? Read More

Topics: NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, General Fatherhood Research & Studies

Reminder > Request for Applications to Start or Expand 24/7 Dad®

Posted by Melissa Byers   |   Sep 21, 2017
There's still time to apply! Applications are due to NFI by Midnight Eastern Standard Time on Sunday, October 1, 2017. National... Read More

Topics: NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, NFI News & Updates

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