by Dad Central | Aug 31, 2012 | Father Involvement |
With the new school year just around the corner, here are some things to avoid in order for our kids to have a great year: 1. Oversleeping/Not Getting Enough Sleep. Students of all ages need sleep. Research has shown that during sleep, the brain files and stores...
by Dad Central | Jul 16, 2012 | Father Involvement |
Four Ways to Be Involved Fathers and children will play in different ways, depending on their personalities and interests. But regardless of style there are four roles a father can take on in children’s play: observer/companion, entertainer, teacher and playmate....
by Dad Central | Jul 9, 2012 | Father Involvement |
Fathers have two main responsibilities in children’s play. The first is to ensure that children have the opportunity to play. The second is to be involved. Here are some thoughts about how a dad can play well. Setting the Stage Children need a place where they...
by Dad Central | Jun 21, 2012 | Father Involvement, Indigenous Fathers |
It is June 21. In Canada it is National Aboriginal Day. This is a day where we honour the Indigenous people who have been established in this country for millenia. Fatherhood has been a growing issue within Aboriginal communities in recent times, with many things...
by Dad Central | Jun 13, 2012 | Father Involvement |
Lanark Health and Community Services gives 11 years of solid support to Father Involvement The landscape of family support began to change in Ontario with the inception of the Father Involvement Initiative – Ontario Network (FII-ON). But without the consistent support...
