This family profile from the National Center for Family & Marriage Research is the first in a series documenting the family structure of American children and describes how the characteristics of children's parents and family life differ based on marital status of two biological parent families. (Author abstract modified)
This family profile from the National Center for Family & Marriage Research is the second in a series on children's family structure in 2016 and focuses on children living in a step family. (Author abstract modified)
This family profile from the National Center for Family & Marriage Research is the third and final profile in a series on children's family structure and focuses on children living with single parents. (Author abstract modified)
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The ‘gender pay gap’ has been widely reported on and is clearly a very stubborn issue to move. Lots of suggestions are offered, such as the need for more ‘women on boards’, but less is said about what can be done further down the line, before the disparity becomes pronounced. Women who have taken a break for maternity, adoption or caring responsibilities may struggle to retain their career paths but fathers also can pay a ‘parenthood penalty’, forgoing not their careers and salary necessarily, but time spent with their children and families, as evidenced by low uptake by fathers of flexible…
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This blog post provides practical guidance to help introverted fathers in their social interactions with other parents.
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How can child welfare agencies and local fatherhood organizations partner together to improve father and paternal family engagement in the lives of children involved in the child welfare system? This podcast features an example of a successful partnership and showcases how the agencies came together, the benefits and outcomes from the partnership, and the keys to success from the perspectives of the State and local agencies, the fatherhood organization, and the fathers involved. (Author abstract)
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Dads play a unique — and very important role in their kids’ lives from the very start. Children who grow up with involved fathers do better in school and are much less likely to become teen parents or get involved with drugs, alcohol, or crime. They also manage their emotions better and are less likely to resort to violence. This brochure provides tips fathers can use to stay involved in their children’s lives, even in the event of separation or divorce. (Author abstract modified)
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Since 1965, fathers have more than doubled their family involvement. This includes spending more time with their kids as well as devoting additional time to household tasks like grocery shopping, cooking, and cleaning. Fathers and mothers equally report that parenting is an essential part of their identities and that balancing work and home life is challenging. But greater family involvement doesn't necessarily mean that today's dads are fathering with confidence. (Author abstract modified)
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As the American family changes, fatherhood is changing in important and sometimes surprising ways. Today, fathers who live with their children are taking a more active role in caring for them and helping out around the house. And the ranks of stay-at-home and single fathers have grown significantly in recent decades. At the same time, more and more children are growing up without a father in the home.The changing role of fathers has introduced new challenges as dads juggle the competing demands of family and work. Here are some key findings about fathers from Pew Research Center reports. (…
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This article asserts that fathers become more independent caregivers and are more responsible for housework if they parent solo for some time. (Author abstract)
