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 copies:
Sean Brotherson (701) 231-6143 sbrother@ndsuext.nodak.edu
 
"Down to Earth Dad" a monthly newsletter for fathers. Cost: $33.00/year.
To o rder: 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  
 

 

 

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