Full of research-backed advice, examples, and reflection questions throughout, this book is for fathers seeking to build their parenting identity while effectively supporting their child from conception to adulthood.
Covering topics such as opportunities for fathers to connect to their children during each stage of development, occasions for men to grow and develop when they become fathers, advice for healthy and successful coparenting, as well as how to support a positive father-child relationship, this book provides important answers to questions that fathers frequently ask about parenting.
Fathers and Children Together is a must read for fathers aspiring to create strong connections to their children, as well as all parents, practitioners, and students in disciplines such as psychology, human development and family studies, parent education, and social work.
1. Changing Role of Fathers: Diverse Contexts, Experiences, and Opportunities 2. Fathers and Pregnancy: Great Expectations 3. Transition to Fathering: Welcoming Baby 4. Fathers of Infants and Toddlers: Building Connections and Nurturing Development 5. Fathers and Preschoolers: Play, Curiosity, and Endless Energy 6. Fathers and Middle Childhood: Entry into School and Learning about the World 7. Fathers and Adolescents: Exploring Identities and Expanding Social Relationships 8. Fathers and Young Adults: Letting Go and Providing a Sure Base as Needed 9. Conclusion: Relationships Matter and Lessons from Development
Biography
Jay Fagan is Professor Emeritus in the School of Social Work at Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, and former Co-director of the Fatherhood Research and Practice Network. He was the founding editor of the journal Fathering. He taught human behavior and social environment courses at Temple University for 31 years.
Glen Palm is a Professor Emeritus of Child and Family Studies at St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN, where he taught Child Development, Family Studies, and Parent Education. He has practiced parent education with fathers in a variety of settings (education, health care and corrections) for more than 40 years.
"Drawing upon extensive research and expert analysis, Fathers and Children Together not only underscores the profound impact fathers have on their children's lives but also illuminates the path for fathers to engage more deeply and effectively. With practical advice and accessible strategies, this book is an indispensable resource for fathers everywhere who aspire to foster stronger, more meaningful relationships with their children. Whether you're a new father seeking direction or a seasoned parent looking to deepen your familial bonds, this book offers invaluable insights and encouragement to help you navigate the complexities of modern fatherhood with confidence and joy. Fathers and Children Together also enlightens mothers and others interested in supporting fathers."
Greg Bishop, Boot Camp for New Dads, USA
"Fathers and Children Together is one of the most well-researched books on fatherhood I've seen. What makes it unique is how well Jay and Glen have translated that research into practical guidance that fathers, mothers, and professionals who strengthen families can use to help fathers become the best dads possible. I look forward to sharing it with the thousands of human service organizations that partner with National Fatherhood Initiative® to improve child well-being."
Christopher A. Brown, National Fatherhood Initiative®, USA
"Fathers and Children Together is an invaluable resource for dads everywhere, as well as for professionals and those in training programs focused on parenting. The developmental perspective will be especially beneficial, as it strategically addresses the needs of children at each stage and the important contributions fathers make as their children mature. The authors have balanced practical strategies, current research, and personal experiences that result in a timely and truly outstanding resource that will be accessed by dads many times over the lifespan of parenting."
Deborah Campbell, Coauthor of Parent Education: Working with Groups and Individuals, USA
