While much research has focused on young single mothers, little is known of the men who fathered their children. Young fathers are often invisible as a group, in research and practice, or if discussed, regarded as part of the problem rather than solution. This research brief highlights the challenges of early fatherhood as well as … Read more
The Critical Transition to Fatherhood Two critical components of a healthy transition to parenthood are parenting self-efficacy – the mastery of the parenthood role – and parenting satisfaction with the parenting role. Both elements describe the parent’s comfort with parenting behaviour required in healthy and effective infant care. For fathers, regardless of background, the birth … Read more
Introduction Sexuality is a critical component of adolescent development. Experts define good sexual health as “not only the absence of disease, but the ability to understand and weigh the risks, responsibilities, outcomes, and impacts of sexual actions, to be knowledgeable of and comfortable with one’s body, and to be free from exploitation and coercion” (NASW, … Read more
Source: Premberg, A., Hellström, A.L. & Berg, M. (2008). Experiences of the first year as father. Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences, 22(1), 56-63. Introduction Earlier research highlights the importance of fathers’ participation in the child’s development. In Sweden, it is a public policy goal to involve fathers in infant care and to increase gender equality between parents. A … 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
Introduction A growing body of multidisciplinary research is considering how fathers’ health consciousness, practices, and outcomes relate to their children’s quality of health and care. One implication from this research is in understanding and accounting for how fathers make decisions regarding their health and style of fathering. Connecting Fathers’ and Children’s Health Although the public … Read more
How Active Fathering Impacts Child Development Nearly 30 years ago, leading child psychologist Michael E. Lamb reminded us that fathers are the “forgotten contributors to child development.” Since then, much work has been done to explore the ways fathers uniquely contribute to the healthy development of their children. Scholars now know that boys and girls … Read more
Who? –Editors and Contributors Rainbow Centre, a voluntary welfare organisation providing special education, early intervention and professional therapy for special needs children, put together the first edition of Rainbow Dreams in 1997 as a resource for dads, mums, caregivers, educators, students, and medical professionals. This was followed by a second edition in 2002. As Dr … Read more
In 10 chapters, the book, But Dad! walks single fathers –divorced or widowed- through the intricacies of parenting tween and teen daughters. Read about how to stay connected with your child after divorce or your wife’s demise, and be a great dad. Zoom In on What Matters In 10 chapters, But Dad! walks you, the single father –divorced or … Read more
This book by Dr Melvin Wong (PhD), a Clinical Psychologist based in the US, covers several key child developmental issues on gender identity, aspects that Asian parents may not be aware of in raising their children in today’s world. The main topics covered in his book include: The unique contributions and influences of mothers and … Read more