Parenting Resources
Elementary-age Children Need Father Figures
Children whose fathers are involved and caring have better educational outcomes, with better verbal skills and intellectual functioning.
A Father's Presence and Emotions Affect Toddler and Preschooler Health
Fathers should be aware of their facial and emotional responses to their children. If there is marital separation or divorce, parents should agree to allow fathers to have overnights.
How Dads Affect Child Health Pre- and Post-Natal
Fathers often feel unnecessary to the care of their newborn though their presence and their health affect children inutero and during infancy.
The Importance of Fathers
When fathers are involved with their children, the children are more likely to excel academically and they have better physical and emotional health.
Helping Teens and Adolescents Build Quality Friendships
Though screen time can negatively impact an adolescent's ability to make friendships and interpret others' emotions, there are simple measure parents can take to help their teens better understand the meaning of friendship and establish quality relationships
Helping your Elementary Age Child Develop Emotion Regulation
Emotion regulation is a crucial skill for the development of relationships and friendships because allows a child to regulate and react appropriately to his or her own emotions.
Encouraging Preschoolers to Begin Building Relationships through Empathy and Friendships
Preschool age is a perfect time for parents to help their children learn social skills and develop empathy through role modeling
Building Relationships with your Infant or Toddler
Even infants and toddlers can practice relationship building and begin developing language when parents are deliberate about speaking to them and describing things to them.
Technology Use & Screen Time Impacting Relationships
The research on how technology and excessive screen time are negatively affecting relationships and what parents can do about it
Teaching Respect to Teens and Adolescents
Ideas on teaching adolescents respect through modeling, encouragement and rewarding respectful behaviors