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 …
The Story of Fatherhood Research Through the History of one of its Pioneers The Fatherhood Project is grateful to be collaborating with Milton Kotelchuck, one of the founders of fatherhood research. At a time when few realized it, he perceived fathers as an underappreciated population and understood the value for women and children of fatherhood …
Last week at the New England Fathering Conference, TFP Executive Director Ray Levy and Director of Programs John Badalament presented our work in advancing father engagement in healthcare settings to a focused and passionate crowd. The workshop shared a step-by-step approach to developing innovative fatherhood program in an urban, community-based health center using our work with fathers in …
Any reasonably avid sports fan will have heard the news that Chicago White Sox player Adam LaRoche has announced his retirement from baseball in protest against the team asking him to limit his 14-year-old son’s time with the team and in the clubhouse. In doing so, he turned his back on $13 million in earnings …
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 men’s brains may be designed to care for their young? Research has shown that the brains of female mammals are designed to …