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What the Surgeon General’s Advisory on Parents’ Mental Health Means for Serving Dads

Posted by Christopher A. Brown | Oct 3, 2024

On August 26th, I received an invitation to attend a briefing the next day on the upcoming release of a parenting-related... Read More

Topics: Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, General Fatherhood Research & Studies, mental health, Research & Infographics

Why Fathers Matter

Posted by National Fatherhood Initiative | Aug 27, 2024

National Fatherhood Initiative® Chief Partner Success Officer Erik Vecere addresses attendees of the Baytown, TX Leadership... Read More

Topics: community mobilization, community leaders, fatherhood program planning, fatherhood leaders, Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, NFI News & Updates, mental health, substance abuse

New Bipartisan Bill Aims to Uplift Men in Preparing for Fatherhood

Posted by Antoine Johnson | Aug 20, 2024

“Involved fathers are pillars of strength in our families, embodying resilience, guidance, and unconditional love.”~U.S. Senator ... Read More

Topics: fatherhood research, Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, General Fatherhood Research & Studies, Tips & Tricks, mental health, preparing for fatherhood

How to Help Fathers Prioritize Their Health

Posted by Antoine Johnson | Jun 25, 2024

June marks a significant time for raising awareness about men's health, but in the conversation about well-being, there's a... Read More

Topics: fatherhood research, men's health, Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, General Fatherhood Research & Studies, mental health

A Must-Read on Supporting Expectant and New Dads’ Mental Health

Posted by Christopher A. Brown | May 28, 2024

Image created using Adobe Firefly 3. As human service organizations have become more aware of the need to address dads’... Read More

Topics: fatherhood research, Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, General Fatherhood Research & Studies, Tips & Tricks, mental health

What’s “Paternal Self-Efficacy” and Its Importance?

Posted by Christopher A. Brown | Nov 21, 2023

Paternal self-efficacy. If you work with dads and haven’t heard that term, or have but it’s only vaguely familiar, get to know... Read More

Topics: fatherhood parenting, involved father, Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, General Fatherhood Research & Studies, mental health

How Fatherhood Improves Men’s Well-Being

Posted by Christopher A. Brown | Oct 24, 2023

When my wife confirmed she was pregnant with our first child, I experienced the joy of learning that wonderful news. Eventually,... Read More

Topics: men's health, Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, General Fatherhood Research & Studies, father inclusive, mental health, Research & Infographics, father inclusion

[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

Just In: Use the Super Power of Fatherhood Groups to Address Mental Health

Posted by Christopher A. Brown | Apr 25, 2023

If you run a group-based fatherhood program, take note that you’re undoubtedly helping dads address an issue that’s gaining more... Read More

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

The Power of Friendship in Fatherhood

Posted by Ave Mulhern | Mar 7, 2023

In National Fatherhood Initiative®’s (NFI’s) 24:7 Dad® and InsideOut Dad® programs, there are sessions on men’s health that... Read More

Topics: men's health, mentoring, Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, mental health

Do We All Have Mental Health Issues?

Posted by Ave Mulhern | Oct 25, 2022

The answer is YES! Every November, National Men’s Health Awareness Month raises awareness and provides support for those facing... Read More

Topics: healthy relationships, fatherhood work, facilitators, moms involving dads, men's health, Featured, General Fatherhood Program Resources, NFI-Specific Programs & Resources, mental health, wellness

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What the Surgeon General’s Advisory on Parents’ Mental Health Means for Serving Dads

Why Fathers Matter

New Bipartisan Bill Aims to Uplift Men in Preparing for Fatherhood

How to Help Fathers Prioritize Their Health

A Must-Read on Supporting Expectant and New Dads’ Mental Health

What’s “Paternal Self-Efficacy” and Its Importance?

How Fatherhood Improves Men’s Well-Being

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

Just In: Use the Super Power of Fatherhood Groups to Address Mental Health

The Power of Friendship in Fatherhood

Do We All Have Mental Health Issues?

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