Due to high enrollment, TFP’s community-based pediatric initiative, Dads Matter at MGH Revere, is expanding services for fathers & families beginning this September. In order to accommodate the increasing number of fathers showing up to our Dads and Kids (0-5) Activity Group on Saturday mornings, we are adding a second Activity Group. We are excited to see so many fathers in the …
Research clearly shows that children benefit in many ways when their fathers are positively engaged with them. The study below highlights how early and ongoing father involvement in a school setting benefits his children long-term, especially in at-risk populations. HIGHLIGHTED STUDY McBride, Dyer & Laxman (2013) Father involvement and student achievement: variations based on demographic …
Research shows that when fathers/father-figures (resident and non-resident alike) are actively involved in the school community beyond just attending sporting events, children: perform better in school go further with their education exhibit healthier behavior have fewer discipline problems are more likely to participate in extracurricular activities enjoy school more[i] Father involvement includes: volunteering, attending class, …
A father completes TFP’s father engagement survey while holding his young daughter at MGH’s Vincent Obstetrics. “Expectant fathers contributions have been understudied, and efforts to capitalize on their motivations have been minimal.”[i] Last week, The Fatherhood Project’s Director Ray Levy and Director of Programs John Badalament attended the National Institute of Child Health and Human …
Last month, TFP Director Ray Levy wrote a blog post about dads at the dinner table for our partners at The Family Dinner Project. “Where’s Dad?” I would ask night after night. “When will Dad be home?” “Is he coming home for dinner?” Dinner. Many decades ago, family dinner was predictable and expected and there …