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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

The Influence of Early Intervention, Informal Support and the Family Environment on Trajectories of Competence for Fathers Raising Children with Developmental Disabilities

Scant research disentangles the relationship between parenting competence, early intervention (EI) services, the family environment and informal support among fathers of children with developmental disabilities (DD). This study aims to: (1) Determine the trajectory of parental competence for…

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Fact Sheet

Selecting Partner Referral Organizations.

This tip sheet will provide guidance on 1) what a partner referral organization is, 2) why partner referral organizations are important, and 3) what you should look for in selecting partner referral organizations. (Author abstract)

Fact Sheet

15 Ways to Help Your Child Through Crisis.

Includes 5 ways to help before a crisis, 7 ways to help during a crisis, and 3 ways to help after a crisis.

Fact Sheet

24 Ways You Can Prevent Child Abuse.

Intended for parents, this handout explains 24 ways to prevent child abuse. Strategies include eight ways to make a home safe, five ways to give your child trust, six ways to give your child independence, and five ways to give your child self-esteem. Parents are urged to discipline with short time-outs, interview babysitters, never strike a child in anger, listen to their child, be consistent, teach respect, speak love, give a hug a day, and recognize that quality time is quantity time.

Fact Sheet

7 Standards of Effective Parenting.

Intended for parents, this fact sheet explains the following seven standards of effective parenting: value your child, nurture your child, teach your child, speak the truth, discipline your child, encourage your child, and never give up. Examples of implementing these standards are provided.

Fact Sheet

Depression and Marriage.

This brief describes how depression can negatively affect both partners in a marriage, offers statistics on the incidence of depression, and discusses different types of depression. Common signs of depression in men and in women are identified, and possible reasons for depression are explained. Finally, treatment options are reviewed. 7 references.

Fact Sheet

How to Talk With Educators at Your Child's School About Bullying.

A resource from the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, this tip sheet provides advice on how to communicate with teachers and other leaders at your child's school if you're dealing with bullying.

Fact Sheet

Tips for Parents: What to Do If Your Child is Being Bullied.

A resource from the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, this tip sheet provides a list of ways to support your child through this very painful experience.

Brief

The Money Crunch.

This fact sheet offers steps that single parents can take to take control of their finances and includes charts that individuals can use to calculate expenses, income, and budget.

Brief

Taking Care of Yourself.

This fact sheet expresses the importance and offers tips on self-care for single parents.

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Positive Parenting and Understanding Children's Behavior.

This fact sheet offers information for single parents on child behavior and offers tips on positive parenting.