The movement in this country to treat fathers as equal participants in the parental team is not new. Yet our culture continually projects the view of fathers as secondary or peripheral parents. The ...

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. — In a passionate statement on Tuesday, Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott voiced concern over the absence of fathers in the lives of many local children, particularly in the wake ...

Father involvement in parenting often plays a large role in childhood outcomes, research has shown. A local nonprofit aims to help Camden dads understand how important they are to their children.

Today's fathers are more present and willing to get involved in the care of their sons and daughters from the early days: ...

Researchers have long-known that abused children are at higher risk of adolescent drug use. But a new study shows that quality time with a father figure serves as a “protective factor,” helping to ...

Yesterday was Father’s Day in many countries—a time to celebrate dads and recognize their impact. But in a world shaped by smart devices, algorithm-driven parenting tips, and digital caretaking tools, ...

A study published in Evolutionary Psychological Science reveals that the quality of paternal investment during childhood ...

Objective: To examine sources of theoretical variation in youth and caregiver perceptions of nonresident father involvement. Background: Relationship complexity and environmental factors can result in ...

Mark Gatto received funding from BA Leverhulme from 2022-2024. Mark Gatto is an Academic Board member for Working Families In One Battle After Another, three characters (Bob Ferguson, Colonel Steven ...

Fathers matter but “being a father” is not a one uniform role. Across cultures and family forms, the way that the fathers interact with their children contributes to emotional security, behaviour, ...