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Kids bring so many emotions to the first week of school: excitement and fear, wonder and worry. So, when something goes wrong — from someone mispronouncing their name to not understanding the directions, from missing home to dropping their lunch on the floor — it can feel overwhelming.

Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month takes place in August. That’s when children have either filed back into the classroom or are in the thick of getting ready to do so. It’s a good time to think about their eyes, which are important learning tools. During the first three years of school, children are learning to read. After that, they’re reading to learn. In other words: children are always using their eyes to learn. Since learning is so very visual, the smart thing to do is to bring your child to an eye professional for regular eye examinations. This is the best way to ensure your…

This article is meant to help parents and caretakers to guide their children into a new environment when transitioning schools. Going to a new school can be a big change for young kids, especially when they have no familiarity with the people. The tips provided in this article are a great guide to navigating the emotions and potential problems that you and your child may experience while adapting to a new rhythm. 

Heading back to school means a flood of new things all at once: new classes, new teachers, new classmates, and new after-school activities. When your kids head back to school, one of the best things you can do for them is help them develop and set daily routines. Routines give children a sense of control and safety because they help them learn what to expect, and how to prepare for the day ahead. They also help kids develop life skills that will benefit them far beyond their school days. Research shows that kids who participate in daily routines with their families have stronger language…

As summer draws to a close and children start heading back to school, family life can get pretty hectic. It's important to remember – and share with your children – some key tips that will help keep them safe and healthy throughout the school year.

Refugee fathers provide strength and stability for their children during the most dangerous and trying times in their lives. They protect their young ones as they flee violence and persecution and build new lives when forced to leave everything behind. This Father’s Day read the stories of six fathers determined to protect their families at all costs.

The “Level Up Your Dad Game” fact sheet is designed to help fathers navigate fatherhood and support their children across life stages. It includes tips on healthy relationships, self-care, and family activities. 

There is a significant need for services that encourage returning fathers to rebuild and strengthen their relationships with their children and families. In this information brief, we summarize the existing literature on the impacts of incarceration on fathers and draw on the research base to identify and describe seven ways to help returning fathers overcome challenges and rebuild and strengthen relationships with their children, coparents, and spouses.

Fatherhood can be joyful and rewarding, but it isn't always easy. No matter how positive and rewarding the role can be, parenting is also very demanding. Fatherhood also has many ideals attached to it, meaning that some dads feel pressured to live up to high expectations. Although each man experiences the transition to fatherhood differently, the transition is always transformational—changing a father's perspectives, attitudes, and goals forever. This stimulating lecture will describe how fatherhood can catalyze positive life changes for fathers and their children. 

Mental health issues make it more difficult for dads to engage in nurturing, interactive relationships with their children and partners. When fathers' mental health declines, the quality of their co-parenting relationships and the well-being of their children also declines. Fathers may experience various psychiatric disorders during parenthood, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive behavior, or substance use disorders, which can harm their children's development in detrimental ways. Join this critical discussion on what we…