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Parents Toolshop® Newsletter - June 2009
A Salute To Fathers |
In this month's newsletter you'll find:
Happy Father's Day to all the Dads who are part of our international Parents Toolshop® network of parents! This month, we salute YOU!
Myths about fathers and fatherhood abound in society today. One such myth is that single mothers can compensate for an absent father with no ill effects on their children. This attitude makes it seem as if fathers are just another disposable item in the nursery! Nothing could be further from the truth.
Research on fatherhood in the last decade has revealed some startling facts. The most shocking is that "the overwhelming 'root cause' of crime is fatherlessness." William Niskanen, chairman of the Cato Institute, observed that most variables that are said to determine the crime rate have not changed since 1960 - except the increase in single-parent homes. Barbara Dafoe Whitehead, sociologist, says, the causal link between fatherlessness and crime "is so strong that controlling for family configuration erases the relationship between race and crime and between low income and crime."
This research backs up what children's hearts have known for years. Children not only need a father, they long for one. Loving, involved fathers contribute to a child's emotional development and overall well-being in ways that no one else can provide. So when fathers have to be absent due to work, military demands or divorce, the effects can be more profound than one might imagine. It takes extra effort to compensate for forced separations like these, but it can be done!
So fathers everywhere, be involved with your children. If you didn't have a good role model, then seek out training, support and resources that can help you become the kind of father you want to be, deep in your heart. Access resources like those I've listed in this newsletter and The Parent's Toolshop® book, which dads love because of its straight-forward, logical, step-by-step, parenting plan and practical language and action tools.
As you build your competence, you naturally gain confidence. As you open your heart to express unconditional love, you will grow and develop more self-esteem and self-respect. The communication skills you learn and use will not only build a close relationship with your children, but will improve just about every relationship you have. Together, your enhanced abilities and relationships will leave you feeling more fulfilled and complete than you could have ever imagined.
Happy Father's Day! |
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6 Tuesday Evenings - July 28 through September 1, 2009
Sycamore Hospital, Miamisburg
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Ten Wednesdays, June 24 through August 26, 2009
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| Parents Tool Talk Radio |
This month on Parents Tool Talk, we will salute fathers by offering wisdom and support for dads and addressing some of the challenges of fatherhood.
Our special guest is Dr. Janice Kelly, Assistant Professor of Communciation Arts and Sciences at Molloy College in New York. Janice's research specialty is family communication, fatherhood and relational/interpersonal communication. Her research has appeared in USA Today, Big Apple Parenting Magazine, The New York Post and other national and international publications and academic journals. She also serves as a consultant to state and local family agencies as well grassroots fatherhood initiative projects.
Jody and Dr. Kelly will discuss topics such as:
- The importance of fathers in the development and life of a child
- How fathers can become role models for their kids, particularly when they may not have had strong role models themselves
- What are some ways fathers can spend real quality time with their children
- Fathering at a distance - how to be an involved dad in times of divorce, military deployment, and more
- And as always, your LIVE questions!
Show Title: Fathers and Fatherhood
Air Date and Time: Friday, June 12th, 12pm Eastern.
Show Length: 1 Hour
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The Parents Tool Talk Radio Show Home Page
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| The Top Ten Most Recommended Resources for Fathers |
Thanks to my colleagues at NPEN (National Parent Educator Network) for recommending the
following resources for dads:
- National Fatherhood Initiative - www.nationalfatherhoodinitiative.org or www.fatherhood.org. Sign up for email tips on fathering.
- www.Fathers.com was created by the National Center for Fathering. They provide research-based training, practical tips and resources to help men be the involved fathers, grandfathers, and father figures their children need.
- At Home Dad, www.athomedad.org. A resource and community for stay-at-home dads, fathers who are primary caregiver in their family, and other involved dads.
- Dad's Adventure Magazine - www.dadsadventure.com and
Sponsors Boot Camp for New Dads - www.bootcampfornewdads.org
- Discussion Forum for Fathers - www.fatherville.com
- www.thenewdadblog.com - This is a personal blog about a father's experience. He covers day-to-day tasks and about twenty topics. He is a caring and loving father who wants to help other fathers. Comments can be left, but it is not an open forum.
- www.greatdad.com - This website answers a lot of questions that a father may have. It includes a wide variety of topics and a father forum. The information is a great resource.
- www.brandnewdad.com - This was the most-recommended blog because it is appropriate, safe, honest, and a judge-free forum. It provides a support network and encouragement. They cover A LOT of topics. Some of them are newborns, health questions, trips to the doctors, financial information, off topic information (sports, beer, news), fears, myths, sex, and birthdays, just to name a few. A very good tool for fathers.
- Charles Smith's blog and podcast "About Fathers" at www.aboutdadsradio.com (You must read the top of his home page.) He is also working on a f-r*e^e online course for new dads and men who are considering becoming fathers called "Maybe Baby: A Short Course on Becoming a Father." The online course should be ready in about a month.
- Book for fathers of adult children, "Between Fathers and Daughters" www.betweenfathersanddaughters.com
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- Explain the Myths and Truths about Single Parenting
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- Give you links to over 100 resources for single parents including Books, Support Groups, Internet Resources, Articles and personal Coaching opportunities. The book also includes a bibliography of the resources I used and references to the specific endnotes cited throughout the book.
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And now, at the close of this month's newsletter, a final word to dads everywhere: while Father's Day is a day when you will be [and deserve to be] remembered, use it as a day to recommit yourself to being the very best Dad you can be. If at all possible be with your children, give them lots of hugs, say "I Love You," and spend some quality time listening to them. If you can't be there physically, find ways to use technology to reach across the miles to connect.
Yours in service to families,
Jody |
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