Before I joined NFI’s staff, I never heard of the term "father absence," but I was most certainly a product of it. Raised by a single, African-American mother in a tough ...

Hey Father Factor readers! Here at NFI, we want to continually be improving our outreach to you and offering resources and information that meet the needs of you and your family. ...

R&B singer Chris Brown burst onto the scene in the fall of 2005, and like the rest of America, I enjoyed his energetic dance moves and singing. Just 16 at the time, he was a ...

I have to take a deep breath when I write blog posts like this. While more and more advertisers are starting to realize that dads are competent parents that make or share in ...

Although NFI is wrapping up its “Innovation For Fatherhood” partnership with Nissan, I’m really thankful to know that a car brand I’ve loved for years has shown a deep commitment ...

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I grew up in a time where I was able to witness home-based video games grow from their clunky infancy to the heights of technological wonder we see today. I don’t play video games ...

I can admit to the Father Factor readers that I’ve struggled with depression over the years, with therapy and group sessions aiding me through the rough patches. Various things ...

Image courtesy of Splash News I became a fan of English actress Minnie Driver after her star turn in Good Will Hunting in 1997. Driver’s good looks and charm had her seemingly ...