Much has been written about how play and recreation are key ways in which fathers parent, and wherein parenting differences between mothers and fathers show up. This article summarises research evidence on the unique parenting style that fathers tend to adopt, and the benefits that children reap when families and professionals alike optimise fatherhood. Fathers … Read more
The teenage stage One of the central tasks for teenagers is to develop their personal identity. Teenagers spend more time away from their parents and with their peers, from whom they learn cues about what to do in order to both fit in and stand out. However, parents continue to have an important role and … Read more
Source: Ravenera, Z. (2007). Informal networks social capital of fathers: What does the Social Engagement Survey tell us?Social Indicators Research, 83(2). Introduction A common explanation for the greater likelihood of poorer outcomes among children from non-intact families is lower parental investments for children not only in financial capital and human capital such as education and training, but … Read more
Source: Gruenert, S. & Galligan, R. (2007). The differences dads make: Young adult men’s experiences with their fathers, Journal of Applied Psychology 3(1), 3-15. Introduction: Research shows that a child’s social, emotional, and cognitive functioning outcomes are strongly tied to their relationships with their fathers, even into adulthood. An Australian study addresses this subject by seeking to … Read more
Introduction More research shows that fathers play a unique purpose in promoting the healthy psychosocial development of their children. However, when fathers have children with special needs, including a chronic or terminal illness, their children may require different interaction styles, instructional strategies, and methods of discipline than those used by fathers with typically developing children … Read more
Source : Stockall, N. & Dennis, L. (2012). Fathers’ role in play: Enhancing early language and literacy of children with developmental delays. Early Childhood Education Journal. Published online Oct 2012. Introduction Research suggests that the type of play that males engage in with children is typically more active, with distinct benefits for children. For example, fathers’ … Read more
Source: Liau, A. K. , Khoo, A. & Ang, P. H. (2008). Parental awareness and monitoring of adolescent internet use. Current Psychology. 27(4). Introduction Research in numerous countries has indicated that large numbers of adolescents use the Internet regularly. Given adolescents’ increasing use of the Internet, there has been much concern about its impact on adolescent … Read more
Source: Madhavan, S. and K. Roy (2012). Securing fatherhood through kin work: A comparison of Black low-income fathers and families in South Africa and the United States. Journal of Family Issues, 33 (6), 801-822. Introduction Previous research has highlighted the role of kin in supporting fathering practices in communities experiencing social and economic difficulties. Such research … Read more
Dr. Ken R. Canfield, founder of the National Center of Fathering (US), will be speaking at the Dads for Life Conference, at Suntec City Convention Centre on 27 May 2011. Ten thousand voices went into his book, The Seven Secrets of Effective Fathers, which has won various awards. What then, are these sought-after secrets? The … Read more
Source: Doherty, W. & Craft, S. (2011). Single mothers raising children with ‘‘male-positive’’ attitudes. Family Process, 50(1), 63-76 Introduction Many children now grow up in the increasingly common scenario of a father’s absence or reduced presence following their parents’ breakup. Among the challenges facing single mothers, who often assume care and custody of the child, a … Read more