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By the Author: Karin Wilson, MA, MCHC This blog is for professionals in family support, behavioral health, substance use treatment, and social services, especially those working with fathers, children, and families. It offers insights and strategies for counselors, psychologists, social workers, health coaches, educators, and organizations foc

Understanding the Science of Early Childhood Development: Empowering Families and CommunitiesBy Dr. Gloria Andrade, PhD, IMH-E® Understanding the science of early childhood development is more than just informational—it’s empowering. This knowledge, when applied effectively, can significantly improve relationships and influence policy and practice.

HOW SAFE RELATIONSHIPS CAN HELP MEN RECOVER FROM FATHER WOUNDSBy Darron Hilaire One of the most pervasive issues affecting men today is the widespread problem of fatherlessness—and, more specifically, father wounding. The loss of a father, whether through death, divorce, or personal choice, has left billions of men silently suffering. These struggl

With Dad In Mind: Creating an Atmosphere for Dads to Feel IncludedBy Lamont Jones Fathers play a crucial role in the family, bringing unique strengths, perspectives, and forms of support vital to a child’s growth and well-being. However, despite these contributions, dads are often overlooked as valuable resources, sometimes cast as secondary figure

Author: Dr. Rosina McAlpine, PhDParenting Expert | Creator of the Win Win Parenting Program For: Parents, Educators, Mental Health Professionals, Family Counselors, and Social Workers#FamilyWellbeing #ParentingTips #MentalHealthSupport #PositiveParenting #FFCA2025  Supporting Positivity and Nurturing Mental Wellbeing in Family Life It seems li

Join me at the 26th International Families and Fathers ConferenceBuilding BridgesApril 8-11, 2025 I am looking forward to learning and teaching through my workshop: Father's Soaring to New Heights with Their Families – Providing Workforce Development Programming Author: Katrina R. Johnson, EMBAFounder & Chief Executive OfficerHorizon OutreachWo

By Jay Fagan, PhD, is a professor emeritus in the School of Social Work at Temple University and former Fatherhood Research and Practice Network co-director. #HeadStart #ChildDevelopment #EarlyChildhoodEducation #SocialWork #FatherInvolvement #Pregnancy  Let us guide expectant fathers to understand their role during pregnancy. This blog i

April 8-10, 2025Building Bridges26th International Families and Fathers ConferenceHilton Los Airport Hotel5711 West Century BoulevardLos Angeles, California 90045 Call for Workshop Page: https://fathersandfamiliescoalition.org/conferences/call-for-workshop-proposal.html #socialwork #fatherhood #strengtheningfamilies #childwellbeing #FFCA #buil

By Andy Roszak, JD, MPA, EMT-ParamedicFounder & Chief Executive OfficerInstitute for Childhood Preparedness:  childhoodpreparedness.org Follow Us!: Facebook - Twitter - Instagram - YouTube - LinkedIn #HeadStart #ChildDevelopment #EarlyChildhoodEducation #SocialWork #ArmedForces #Servan

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