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New from the National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse!
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Kids benefit when parents work together! This month's Email Update features co-parenting tips for dads as well as three resources for programs that address the importance and role of fathers in co-parenting arrangements.
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For Dads
Working together as parents is key.
Whether you're married, divorced, or single, it's important to model healthy communication with your child's mother. If you live together, take some time this week to go on a family walk or create a family craft.
If you live apart, reach out to discuss your parenting styles with your co-parent.
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Dad Jokes Rule!
Why do golfers carry an extra pair of socks? In case they get a hole in one!
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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 co-parenting. Research shows that when fathers and mothers work together, whether they live together or apart, their children develop best.
This page contains
a video where families share their experiences parenting together while living apart and discuss how community resources helped them work through conflict and achieve a positive dynamic for their children. It also has a
co-parenting guide full of information about ways parents who live apart can work together to take care of their children.
This resource is intended to help youth-serving professionals who support young parents. It begins with a description of the importance of co-parenting and its association with child well-being, and is followed by suggestions for how best to support young fathers and other caregivers in co-parenting programming services.
This academic article explores the debate about parenting arrangements when the parents of infants and toddlers separate. Consistent with attachment theory, the evidence suggests that children benefit when parenting plans allow them to maintain meaningful and positive relationships with both of their parents.
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Upcoming Events
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April 29-May 2, 2019
Sponsor: National Head Start Association
May 2-3, 2019
Sponsor: Child Welfare League of America
May 3-4, 2019
Sponsor: National Council on Family Relations
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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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