Only one in eight dads takes the lead on reading with their children - a pretty depressing statistic, given what we know about how important fathers are to their children's learning and development.
Great dads do more than just put bread on the table - they also read with their children, talk and listen to them, play games and puzzles, show them interesting TV and films, and introduce them to new experiences. They also get involved at school, and commit to getting home from work in time to do all this!
If you're a dad struggling to do your bit, check out our free resources on the Fathers' Story Week website. And if you want to share your love of reading with other dads, why not volunteer to run FRED at your local school? Read the full story »
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Shadow public health minister Diane Abbott gave a controversial speech to think tank Demos, outlining that Britain is suffering from a ‘crisis of masculinity’, as a result of which young men have become unclear of their social role; do worse at school; suffer depression and anxiety; and adopt ‘hypermasculine’ behaviours.
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In 2008, the Fatherhood Institute hosted a project ‘Kids in the Middle’ to support children affected by their parents’ separation.
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This research summary covers:
Levels/trends in fathers’ involvement in schools
Fathers v. mothers: involvement in education
The care/education ‘nexus’
Fathers’ earnings and education
Children’s behaviour at school
Brain development
Fathering quality and educational attainment
Fathers and literacy
Fathers v.
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We try to keep our website updated with key research, information and resources for everyone with an interests in fathers and fatherhood.
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Questions we have been asked include:
‘Do you know of any helplines for domestic violence support for men?’
‘Anything about violence against men?’
‘I have trouble with my temper and would like to do something about it’
The vast majority of domestic violence is perpetrated by men on women.
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Although the Fatherhood Institute receives no funding to respond to fathers’ enquiries, we often receive telephone calls and emails from dads who want good quality information and guidance on a range of subjects.
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JOB OPPORTUNITY IN WASHINGTON D.C. (a work visa can be applied for, for the right candidate)
Promundo-US, an international non-governmental organization dedicated to gender equality and violence prevention, seeks a full-time Program Officer to serve as coordinator of the global MenCare initiative for promoting men’s involvement in caregiving and fatherhood.
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Background
Jubilee Primary School is a progressive primary school in Tulse Hill, south London, with two-form entry. The school has a high number of newly arrived families and EAL pupils, and a high number of children receiving free school meals.
Let’s get more dads into reading
