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The quality of
the relationship between parents – and specifically how they communicate and
relate to each other – has a significant influence on effective parenting, and on
children’s long-term mental health and future life chances.
FI research » Separated families
We often hear the phrase ‘families come in all shapes and
sizes’ these days. But in research, policy and practice there’s still a
tendency to define fathers in a simplistic and binary way: you’re either ‘resident’
or ‘non-resident’.
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Blog » Separated families
This blog was published by CLOSER (Cohort & Longitudinal Studies Enhancement Resources), which is located at the UCL Institute of Education and brings together eight leading studies, the British Library and the UK Data Service.
FI research » Separated families
Practice » Separated families
Practice » Separated families
Services providing help to families in which children and young people are looking after parents, siblings or other family members need to improve their engagement with fathers and father-figures.
Practice » Separated families
Dads who need help agreeing post-separation arrangements, including child contact, can now access a free initial consultation with qualified solicitors, barristers and mediators.
FI research » Separated families
Five-year-olds with two supportive parents score more highly on language development.
Shared decision-making by mother and father is directly linked to very young children’s better academic and social skills
Research shows that babies as young as three months are fully equipped to pay attention to two people at the same time:
• Babies can rapidly shift their gaze from one person to the other as the interaction develops, sharing attention and feelings with both adults.