While administering the TFP survey of fathers in prenatal care last year, we met Jean, a new father of twins. You may remember him too: Jean had started filling out our survey, but had to stop abruptly when he and his wife were rushed off to labor and delivery. Three days later, his wife shuffling …
We know early positive father engagement is crucial for child well-being. We also know that fathers may have a larger impact on their children’s vocabulary than mothers; but not every parent knows the most effective ways to communicate with their infants and toddlers. A recent article in the Harvard Gazette breaks it down for you by summarizing practical …
“Men are changing. Millennials want to spend more time with their kids than prior generations, and they value their caregiving.” In terms of career ambition and caregiving, traditional roles for men and women have rapidly changed over the last few decades. In a recent discussion on WBUR’s Radio Boston about women “leaning in” to their …
DID YOU KNOW highlights key research findings that reveal knowledge about a unique aspect of fatherhood or capture surprising information about fatherhood, often relating directly to a TFP program area. DID YOU KNOW pediatricians play an important role in engaging fathers? A new report from the American Academy of Pediatrics outlines the growing research on …
The Fatherhood Project brought members of our Dads and Kids Activity Group and their families to the Stone Zoo in Stoneham on Saturday, June 11th. The event was for participants of our Dads and Kids Activity Group, part of our Dads Matter program at MGH Revere HealthCare Center. We had a great turn out and the …