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The NRFC Library is a collection of materials to build a knowledge base around fathers, fatherhood, and operating a Responsible Fatherhood program. It also houses all resources created by the NRFC, including fact sheets, PSAs, and past webinars.

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Journal Article
‘Working Out Dads’ to Promote Men’s Mental and Physical Health in Early Fatherhood: A Mixed-Methods Evaluation

Mental and physical health problems are common during early fatherhood. The current study aimed to assess a broad range of mental, physical, and social outcomes for fathers of young children (aged 0–4 years) participating in a pilot evaluation of ‘Working Out Dads’ (WOD). These results were…

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Training Materials
The Relationship Check Up - A Proactive Relationship Building Activity For Parents of Children (ages 5 - 8)

The Relationship Checkup is a series of questions designed and sequenced to initiate and encourage ongoing dialogue between dads and their children. It’s a structured way to have a heart-to-heart talk about two central themes:  everyday lives and the relationship with each other.

Webinar
Integrating Healthy Marriage Skills in Responsible Fatherhood Programs (NRFC Webinar)

This webinar discussed ways in which fatherhood practitioners can help men understand: the impact of our own upbringing on our attitudes and approach to marriage and parenting; how different stages of marriage and child development impact a relationship; ways to balance the needs of your children with the needs of your wife; essential communication and conflict resolution skills; and, strategies to deal with the inevitable stresses of family life. (Author abstract)

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Listening Dads Are Champs/Ravens Conversation Starter Cards.
The conversation starter cards were designed as a "win-win" game where everyone gets a chance to LISTEN and TALK. The purpose of this game is to get to know more about your family and friends by honestly answering the questions on each card and carefully listening to the replies. Kids and parents can take turns asking the questions. There are 40 cards in the deck, and each one also contains a piece of Baltimore RAVENS TRIVIA that you can use to create more fun games and interactions with your loved ones. Go ahead, get started - and remember these are only conversation starters. You do not…

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