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New from the National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse!
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Whether you're about to have your first or fifth child, expectant fathers have a lot to consider. This month's Email Update features fun ways for fathers to laugh and bond with infants as well as three publications with research and resources for programs that serve expectant fathers.
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For Dads
Laughter can help you and your baby bond! Get your infant to crack a smile by making funny faces, noises, or voices. Find other games to get yourself and your child to smile
here.
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Dad Jokes Rule!
Did you hear about the new book on anti-gravity? It's impossible to put down.
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For Programs
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The following resources are geared toward programs looking for research and evidence-informed practice on supporting expectant fathers. Research shows that when fathers are positively involved during pregnancy, they can better support the mother and are more prepared to be active role models for their children.
This brief discusses key lessons learned from a set of grantees funded through the Pregnancy Assistance Fund program, run by the Office of Adolescent Health of the
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The purpose is to
share insights about building sustainability.
This paper explains how father involvement, beginning in pregnancy, is associated with positive maternal and infant outcomes. It records the thoughts and experiences of fathers during the prenatal period and finds that interventions that help fathers identify and engage in parenting roles with their infants have the capacity to support the early father-infant relationship, which forms the foundation for a long-lasting father-child relationship.
This NRFC tip card offers expectant fathers guidance about supporting their partners during pregnancy and preparing for the birth of their babies.
Share it with the expectant dads in your program!
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New NRFC Resource Highlight
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Upcoming Events
May 22, 2019, 1:00 PM-2:30PM
Sponsor: National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse
May 31, 2019, 9:00 AM-10:30 AM
Sponsor: The Child Mind Institute
June 15, 2019
Sponsor: The Family Resource Center South Atlantic
June 20-23, 2019
Sponsor: National Parent Teacher Association
Don't forget: The National Fatherhood Summit is June 4-6. For those who have registered, we look forward to seeing you there!
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Contact Us
Our Mission: The goals of the National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse are to provide, facilitate, and disseminate current research and proven and innovative strategies that will encourage and strengthen fathers and families and providers of services.
Our Resources: Visit the
NRFC website for fatherhood topics and tools, news, and new publications, which can be found through the NRFC online
library search.
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