Parent Involvement is critical in the development of their children. We are Early Explorers have set a goal to increase father involvement in the lives of enrolled children. The following are examples of opportunities to assist in father's becoming more involved in the lives of their children:

We have tried and found several useful resources and websites on the importance of male involvement that we would like to share with you.

Websites

National Center for Fathering    National Fatherhood Initiative (NFI)
Boot Camp for New Dads    Baby Center: The Dad's Page

Parent tips for non-married couples:
www.abcparetning.com
www.dadsanddivorce.com
www.familysupportamerica.org
www.parentingcoalition.org

Rights of Fatherhood:
www.acfc.org
www.dadsdivorce.com
www.hky.com/frn/frnhome
www.nurturingfathers.com

Five Steps for Better Listening:
http://fatherwork.byu.edu
www.listen.org
www.projectlisten.org
www.responsiblefatherhood.org

About Raising Daughters and Sons:
www.dadsanddaughters.org
www.fatherdaughterdance.com
www.fathersononline.com
www.maddadsnational.com

Family Crafts:
http://familycrafts.about.com

Resources

"Father Times" a newsletter for fathers and father figures of young children free from NDSU Extension Service.
To order:
Sean Brotherson (701) 231-6143 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

"Down to Earth Dad" a monthly newsletter for fathers. Cost: $33.00/year.
To order:
Patrick Mitchell P.O. Box 1907, CDA, ID 83816

"Fatherhood Today" a quarterly newsletter received when you become a member of the National Fatherhood Initiative for $100.00 you also receive the Fatherhood Initiative Resource Guide Series

"Dads at a Distance", "Moms over Miles", "Long Distance Couples", activity handbooks by The National Institute for Building Long Distance Relationships
Price: 1-9 @ 4.95 ea
10-49 @ 4.05 ea.
50-99 @ 3.60 ea.
To order:
A & E Family Publishers (866) 321-2665 , P.O. Box 51073, Provo, UT 84605

Dakota Fatherhood Summit - these conferences are for anyone interested in being involved as a positive role model for children by the Dakota Fatherhood Initiative. Next conference slated for October 2004 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
For more information: http://dfi.sdstate.org

"Bonding Through Play" a curriculum (includes videos) for a six week workshop "Accepting the Challenges of Fatherhood. Cost: $129.00. Contact: The Center for Successful Fathering, 13740 Research Blvd., Suite L-2, Austin, TX 78750