Fathers are models to their children. Through your example, you provide a model of what fatherhood and manhood are all about and teach many lessons about life, relationships, and responsibility. It’s about how you treat other people, spend your time and money, and handle the joys and stresses of life. Even when children seem to be ignoring you, they are aware of how you conduct yourself. This resource provides tips for you to put being a good role model into practice.
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Money Habitudes is a simple but powerful tool to help people talk about money. The award-winning decks of cards are easy to use and provide new insights in a fun, game-like format. They can be used by professionals and non-professionals when working with individuals, couples or groups. Often used as an introductory exercise or icebreaker, they also work well as a standalone activity or as a module within a larger program. Used for sessions between 15 minutes and 2 hours, the cards are frequently included as part of programs that include: pre-marital, marriage enrichment, couples counseling,…
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This document provides answers to twelve commonly asked questions regarding supervised parenting time and other visitation-related issues.
An essential goal of youth league administrators and coaches is to foster within young players (and parents) an appreciation for the value and responsibilities of being on a team. This objective can be achieved by setting team-building goals to which every team member can aspire. This article discusses the value of good sportsmanship and how this helps children to develop community values and strong relationships. (Author abstract, modified)
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This ASPE Research Brief presents findings related to casework practice from a study that sought to determine the extent to which child welfare agencies seek out nonresident fathers. (Author abstract).
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This issue brief discusses the changing role of fathers, the benefits of father involvement in the lives of children, and the need for employers to provide workplace flexibility to support fathers. The use of technology to allow more fathers to work from home is highlighted, as well as the National Fatherhood Initiative's efforts to provide resources and support for fathers (Author abstract).
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African American boys tend to receive more support and have better outcomes-including greater self-esteem and reduced likelihood of delinquency-when they live with married parents.
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From an emotional father / son confrontation about a troubled past, to the birth of a baby, to the loss of a father, All Men are Sons follows men from diverse backgrounds over the course of two years. The filmmakers then visited the subjects five years after the initial filming began. The result is a fascinating longitudinal look at the powerful father / son themes of love, loss and forgiveness. All Men are Sons features Terry Real, author of The New Rules of Marriage.
All Men are Sons is a provocative film that challenges stereotypes and offers rare insights into a critical but…
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This compilation contains both Grammy award winning readings of the rising political star, Barack Obama's two most notable works, read by the author. (Author abstract)
