The movement in this country to treat fathers as equal participants in the parental team is not new. Yet our culture continually projects the view of fathers as secondary or peripheral parents. The ...

Today's fathers are more present and willing to get involved in the care of their sons and daughters from the early days: ...

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. — In a passionate statement on Tuesday, Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott voiced concern over the absence of fathers in the lives of many local children, particularly in the wake ...

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has published an updated clinical report detailing the role pediatricians can play in supporting fathers as they care for their children. The report was ...

Researchers have long-known that abused children are at higher risk of adolescent drug use. But a new study shows that quality time with a father figure serves as a “protective factor,” helping to ...

Father involvement in parenting often plays a large role in childhood outcomes, research has shown. A local nonprofit aims to help Camden dads understand how important they are to their children.

Yesterday was Father’s Day in many countries—a time to celebrate dads and recognize their impact. But in a world shaped by smart devices, algorithm-driven parenting tips, and digital caretaking tools, ...

A study published in Evolutionary Psychological Science reveals that the quality of paternal investment during childhood ...

Objective: To examine sources of theoretical variation in youth and caregiver perceptions of nonresident father involvement. Background: Relationship complexity and environmental factors can result in ...

A pregnant patient is examined Aug. 31, 2023, in Summertown, Tenn. A new bill in the Pennsylvania legislature is looking to give fathers a more active role in maternal and child health — an area ...

Fathers matter but “being a father” is not a one uniform role. Across cultures and family forms, the way that the fathers interact with their children contributes to emotional security, behaviour, ...