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 …
Trips to Yankee Stadium with my dad were among my most vivid childhood memories. When it came time for the stadium to close in 2008, I was determined to relive the experience with my then eight-year-old son – even if he wasn’t a baseball fan. For a Yankee fan growing up with the bad teams …
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 …
“When fathers become engaged early, they are more likely to stay involved through the child’s life,” he said. “That is what we want. That will lead to a lot of changes.” – Dr. Ray Levy The Fatherhood Project’s Executive Director, Dr. Ray Levy, recently gave the keynote address at a consortium meeting focusing on fathers …
In my work on the Board of Directors of the non-profit Adoptions With Love, I came across a father’s letter to his adopted son on his adoption day. The letter is filled with emotions–love, appreciation, gratitude– expressed directly. The letter will be part of the father’s legacy to his son, left for a later day …