DID YOU KNOW highlights key research findings from a study or group of studies that reveal a unique aspect of fatherhood, capture something surprising about fatherhood, or that relate directly to a TFP program area. DID YOU KNOW about ‘The Magic Moment’? The research is clear about the importance of fathers’ early involvement with …
The Fatherhood Project, in collaboration with Hiyam Nadel, RN and her staff at the MGH Vincent Department of Obstetrics, has developed an innovative research initiative to increase father involvement in prenatal care. Existing research demonstrates that fathers who are engaged in their children’s lives early are more likely to remain involved, and a father’s active …
TFP’s new Dads Matter Initiative at MGH Revere Healthcenter successfully launched on March 28th. Despite early spring snow flurries, a diverse group of eight dads braved the elements with their young children to attend the inaugural Saturday Dad & Kids (ages 0-5) Activity Group. Designed by TFP and members of the MGH Revere Dads Matter Team (Jane Lee, Family …
Join our new activity group for dads and kids at MGH Revere, and come to the Kickoff Event March 28th. Details and sign-up information below.
A father in TFP’s Incarcerated Dads Program shared a touching story with TFP Director Dr. Ray Levy in class at MCI Concord a few weeks ago. To a room of incarcerated fathers, Dr. Levy emphasized the importance of contacting their children while they are incarcerated: “If you look at the situation from the child’s perspective, …