Catalyst for Change: Cultivating Family EngagementJoseph Fratoni
We all know that family engagement is important in a child’s success, and that teacher effectiveness is enhanced by family support. Yet the amount spent on FE is shockingly low in relation to its importance.
This report explores not only the research on FE, but also the economics of family engagement and its effect on school budgets. I welcome you to review it and join the discussion.
Singapore Fatherhood Public Perception Survey 2009Dads for Life
Findings from the Singapore Fatherhood Public Perception Survey 2009, commissioned by the Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports (MCYS), point to the need and desire in Singaporean fathers to be more involved in active fathering.
97% of Singaporeans are of the view that fathers play an important role in their children’s lives, according to the Singapore Fatherhood Public Perception Survey conducted in 2009.
The survey commissioned by the Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports, covered more than 2,000 respondents from a cross section of the population.
96% of the fathers surveyed wish that they could spend more time with their children in their growing years.
Findings from the survey show that there is agreement that fathers have a strong influence in shaping their children’s values (82%), as well as affecting general behaviour (80%) and psychological health (77%).
96% of the fathers surveyed also feel very committed to their role as a father, and 95% of them say that being a father and raising children is one of the most fulfilling experiences a man can have.
However, fathers still spend less time with their children than mothers. On average, during the weekend, a father typically spends about 8.4 hours a day with his children as compared to 10.5 hours spent by a mother.
When asked about the roles and responsibilities of a father, 46% of respondents still point to being the breadwinner as a man’s key role in the family.
Coparenting Strategies-two types of coparenting: Cooperative and ConflictualDeena Stacer, PhD.
When co-parents fight over custody of their children, they are called Conflictual Co-parents. Parents in conflict need to learn the two types of coparenting definitions and whether they are high conflict co-parents. In this slide presentation Dr. Deena Stacer shares definitions for parents to better understand their conflictual relationship. Dr. Deena Stacer is a parent educator teaching live and online coparenting courses for parents to help stop the conflict over the children. Online courses are located at www.parentsinconflict.com.
Catalyst for Change: Cultivating Family EngagementJoseph Fratoni
We all know that family engagement is important in a child’s success, and that teacher effectiveness is enhanced by family support. Yet the amount spent on FE is shockingly low in relation to its importance.
This report explores not only the research on FE, but also the economics of family engagement and its effect on school budgets. I welcome you to review it and join the discussion.
Singapore Fatherhood Public Perception Survey 2009Dads for Life
Findings from the Singapore Fatherhood Public Perception Survey 2009, commissioned by the Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports (MCYS), point to the need and desire in Singaporean fathers to be more involved in active fathering.
97% of Singaporeans are of the view that fathers play an important role in their children’s lives, according to the Singapore Fatherhood Public Perception Survey conducted in 2009.
The survey commissioned by the Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports, covered more than 2,000 respondents from a cross section of the population.
96% of the fathers surveyed wish that they could spend more time with their children in their growing years.
Findings from the survey show that there is agreement that fathers have a strong influence in shaping their children’s values (82%), as well as affecting general behaviour (80%) and psychological health (77%).
96% of the fathers surveyed also feel very committed to their role as a father, and 95% of them say that being a father and raising children is one of the most fulfilling experiences a man can have.
However, fathers still spend less time with their children than mothers. On average, during the weekend, a father typically spends about 8.4 hours a day with his children as compared to 10.5 hours spent by a mother.
When asked about the roles and responsibilities of a father, 46% of respondents still point to being the breadwinner as a man’s key role in the family.
Coparenting Strategies-two types of coparenting: Cooperative and ConflictualDeena Stacer, PhD.
When co-parents fight over custody of their children, they are called Conflictual Co-parents. Parents in conflict need to learn the two types of coparenting definitions and whether they are high conflict co-parents. In this slide presentation Dr. Deena Stacer shares definitions for parents to better understand their conflictual relationship. Dr. Deena Stacer is a parent educator teaching live and online coparenting courses for parents to help stop the conflict over the children. Online courses are located at www.parentsinconflict.com.
In A High Conflict Custody Case, at least one of the parents has difficulty following court orders. Here are some tips to create more detailed court order to eliminate some of the conflict. Dr. Deena Stacer is a parent educator offering online and live coparenting courses to stop conflict between parents over custody issues, www.parentsinconflict.com
Elizabeth Nixon, Trinity College Dublin, delivered this presentation at the launch of new Growing Up in Ireland research on 21 February 2019. The report is available to download here: https://www.esri.ie/publications/growing-up-in-ireland-the-effects-of-economic-recession-and-family-stress-on-the
Professor Dan Meyer, University of Wisconsin-Madison. Child Maintenance - International Perspectives and Policy Challenges. An ESRC International Research Seminar Series. First principles: comparative legal frameworks and public attitudes. Seminar 1. Comparative legal frameworks and child maintenance schemes. 27 March 2014. Nuffield Foundation, London.
Almost half of the children in the U.S. are deprived of the lifelong benefits of two parents who share the parenting throughout the first 18 years of their children’s lives. Who are children living with? FACT: The vast majority of children say they want – or wanted - more time with their fathers after their parents stopped living together. Kids want more shared parenting.
The poll Time to care: generation generosity under pressure shows that grandparents have given a total of £8 billion in the past year to pay for a range of grandchildren’s needs, and that nearly two million grandparents have given up a job, reduced their hours or taken time off work to look after their grandchildren.
‘Should we strive to involve men in a meaningful way during pregnancy? Rethin...ParentingCultureStudies
In the UK, putative fathers are apparently strongly encouraged to be involved in antenatal care and delivery. This policy is partly driven by the belief that involving men as early as possible lays the foundation for better and more involved fatherhood once the child is born. For some women the opportunity to involve a partner is welcome: a partner can act as an advocate during times of ‘incapacity’ during labour (protecting the woman from unwanted technological intervention); he or she may help the woman to negotiate the services that she most wants by preventing her from feeling ‘outnumbered’ by healthcare professionals; and, a partner may provide company and support during long, possibly anxious waiting times or during labour in the absence of constant or even consistent birth attendants. At the same time, however, integrating partners into maternity care can create obvious ethical problems: however involved the partner is the pregnant woman must be the ultimate decision-maker as it is she who is the subject of any intervention.
In A High Conflict Custody Case, at least one of the parents has difficulty following court orders. Here are some tips to create more detailed court order to eliminate some of the conflict. Dr. Deena Stacer is a parent educator offering online and live coparenting courses to stop conflict between parents over custody issues, www.parentsinconflict.com
Elizabeth Nixon, Trinity College Dublin, delivered this presentation at the launch of new Growing Up in Ireland research on 21 February 2019. The report is available to download here: https://www.esri.ie/publications/growing-up-in-ireland-the-effects-of-economic-recession-and-family-stress-on-the
Professor Dan Meyer, University of Wisconsin-Madison. Child Maintenance - International Perspectives and Policy Challenges. An ESRC International Research Seminar Series. First principles: comparative legal frameworks and public attitudes. Seminar 1. Comparative legal frameworks and child maintenance schemes. 27 March 2014. Nuffield Foundation, London.
Almost half of the children in the U.S. are deprived of the lifelong benefits of two parents who share the parenting throughout the first 18 years of their children’s lives. Who are children living with? FACT: The vast majority of children say they want – or wanted - more time with their fathers after their parents stopped living together. Kids want more shared parenting.
The poll Time to care: generation generosity under pressure shows that grandparents have given a total of £8 billion in the past year to pay for a range of grandchildren’s needs, and that nearly two million grandparents have given up a job, reduced their hours or taken time off work to look after their grandchildren.
‘Should we strive to involve men in a meaningful way during pregnancy? Rethin...ParentingCultureStudies
In the UK, putative fathers are apparently strongly encouraged to be involved in antenatal care and delivery. This policy is partly driven by the belief that involving men as early as possible lays the foundation for better and more involved fatherhood once the child is born. For some women the opportunity to involve a partner is welcome: a partner can act as an advocate during times of ‘incapacity’ during labour (protecting the woman from unwanted technological intervention); he or she may help the woman to negotiate the services that she most wants by preventing her from feeling ‘outnumbered’ by healthcare professionals; and, a partner may provide company and support during long, possibly anxious waiting times or during labour in the absence of constant or even consistent birth attendants. At the same time, however, integrating partners into maternity care can create obvious ethical problems: however involved the partner is the pregnant woman must be the ultimate decision-maker as it is she who is the subject of any intervention.
How can partners support one another to prevent perinatal depression and anxi...Pam Pilkington
Copyright Partners to Parents 2016.
Award winning speech presented at the Australasian Marce Society for Perinatal Mental Health 2015 Conference.
Findings used to create www.partnerstoparents.org
Barbara cosson swinburne tweddle fathers stories of exclusion 2012 (id 1930)Tweddle Australia
This research reports on the perceptions of 27 fathers involved in fi ve focus groups which were conducted in late 2009 on behalf of Tweddle Child and Family Health Service in Melbourne. The fathers in this research highlight their encounters with services that frequently presume they are secondary or part-time parents.
1 Ivy Bucsa SOC-320 June 28, 2015 David Claerbaut.docxmercysuttle
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Ivy Bucsa
SOC-320
June 28, 2015
David Claerbaut
Policy and discourse on family responsibilities revolve around obligations and rights of parenting. The purpose of this paper is to present a discussion on responsibilities of spouses so that they attain a work-life balance. It is possible to transmit physical, mental, and moral qualities from parent to child. The burden of responsibility for the moral character of a wayward child rolls back from one generation to another. Parents have the responsibility of retaining the thread of sensuality bequeathed by earthly ancestors.[this sentence is not really clear] For many adults, marriage constitutes a central interpersonal relationship that engages a person. Shared and flexible performance of household tasks associated with mutual commitment and diffusion of responsibility. High attraction and stability in solidary marriages presumes to provide a basis of security for spouses. High marital satisfaction and satisfaction with their spouses helping behavior report low levels of stress and physical wellness. [Ivy, you are using a lot of large words and it actually makes this less clear. Make it simple and clear.]
Spouses in personal and interpersonal relationships confront with conflict situations. Conflict in marriage institution arises due to child rearing differences, religious differences, sex relations, household chores, social activities, and interests. The repercussion of spousal conflicts is that they may an effect n their children, relatives, or even the society. A conflict situation can weaken a spousal relationship leading to separation or divorce. By the law of recurrence, it is possible to transmit qualities from grandparents to the grandchildren (De Lange, 2013). Some of the aspects of conflicts include aggression, hatred, fighting, or bitterness. All can admit that lamentable amount of domestic discontent and positive unhappiness grows out of the fact that the spouses have different ideas concerning a perfect marriage.
In the past, policies that focused on children and families operated on the assumption that families were synonymous with mothers. In the modern day, fathers’ role is crucial in the contribution of child development. The government supports and encourages father involvement. Fathers are potentially relevant to the discussion of parenting cultures. Fatherhood irrespective of the degree of involvement cares for their children and other parental roles effectively. It is the duty of both fathers and mothers to provide smooth, steady, and evident love to all children without showing any partiality. Parents should provide useful love during high and low moments of the day. Fathers according to Magne[omit] Bakke (2006) are psychological role models for their children, provide an economic resource for the family and play an active role in the care of the children. A mother is in charge of all domestic work in her household whether she is working or a single mother. ...
Learning
Learning can be defined in many ways, but most psychologists would agree that it is a relatively permanent change in behavior that results from experience. During the first half of the twentieth century, the school of thought known as behaviorism rose to dominate psychology and sought to explain the learning process.
The three major types of learning described by behavioral psychology are classical conditioning, operant conditioning, and observational learning.
Behaviorism
Behaviorism was the school of thought in psychology that sought to measure only observable behaviors.
Founded by John B. Watson and outlined in his seminal 1913 paper Psychology as the Behaviorist Views It, the behaviorist standpoint held that psychology was an experimental and objective science and that internal mental processes should not be considered because they could not be directly observed and measured.
Watson's work included the famous Little Albert experiment in which he conditioned a small child to fear a white rat. Behaviorism dominated psychology for much of the early twentieth century. While behavioral approaches remain important today, the latter part of the century was marked by the emergence of humanistic psychology, biological psychology, and cognitive psychology.Classical Conditioning
Classical conditioning is a learning process in which an association is made between a previously neutral stimulus and a stimulus that naturally evokes a response.
For example, in Pavlov's classic experiment, the smell of food was the naturally occurring stimulus that was paired with the previously neutral ringing of the bell. Once an association had been made between the two, the sound of the bell alone could lead to a response.
How Classical Conditioning Works
Operant Conditioning
Operant conditioning is a learning process in which the probability of a response occurring is increased or decreased due to reinforcement or punishment. First studied by Edward Thorndike and later by B.F. Skinner, the underlying idea behind operant conditioning is that the consequences of our actions shape voluntary behavior.
Skinner described how reinforcement could lead to increases in behaviors where punishment would result in decreases. He also found that the timing of when reinforcements were delivered influenced how quickly a behavior was learned and how strong the response would be. The timing and rate of reinforcement are known as schedules of reinforcement.
How Operant Conditioning Works
Observational Learning
Observational learning is a process in which learning occurs through observing and imitating others. Albert Bandura's social learning theory suggests that in addition to learning through conditioning, people also learn through observing and imitating the actions of others.As demonstrated in his classic "Bobo Doll" experiments, people will imitate the actions of others without direct reinforcement. Four important elements are essential for effective observational
SMILE for Young Children: A Bilingual Program for Improving Communicaiton Ski...Bilinguistics
This presentation discusses the importance of family involvement in their child's speech therapy, as well as factors that may affect their participation. It reviews theoretical models of social systems which help us understand how to get the parent 'buy-in' to follow through with therapy techniques. Finally we review the SMILE for Young Children therapy program, which incorporates all of the necessary components for effective collaboration between the SLP and caregiver of the child.
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Tom Selleck Health: A Comprehensive Look at the Iconic Actor’s Wellness Journeygreendigital
Tom Selleck, an enduring figure in Hollywood. has captivated audiences for decades with his rugged charm, iconic moustache. and memorable roles in television and film. From his breakout role as Thomas Magnum in Magnum P.I. to his current portrayal of Frank Reagan in Blue Bloods. Selleck's career has spanned over 50 years. But beyond his professional achievements. fans have often been curious about Tom Selleck Health. especially as he has aged in the public eye.
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Introduction
Many have been interested in Tom Selleck health. not only because of his enduring presence on screen but also because of the challenges. and lifestyle choices he has faced and made over the years. This article delves into the various aspects of Tom Selleck health. exploring his fitness regimen, diet, mental health. and the challenges he has encountered as he ages. We'll look at how he maintains his well-being. the health issues he has faced, and his approach to ageing .
Early Life and Career
Childhood and Athletic Beginnings
Tom Selleck was born on January 29, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, and grew up in Sherman Oaks, California. From an early age, he was involved in sports, particularly basketball. which played a significant role in his physical development. His athletic pursuits continued into college. where he attended the University of Southern California (USC) on a basketball scholarship. This early involvement in sports laid a strong foundation for his physical health and disciplined lifestyle.
Transition to Acting
Selleck's transition from an athlete to an actor came with its physical demands. His first significant role in "Magnum P.I." required him to perform various stunts and maintain a fit appearance. This role, which he played from 1980 to 1988. necessitated a rigorous fitness routine to meet the show's demands. setting the stage for his long-term commitment to health and wellness.
Fitness Regimen
Workout Routine
Tom Selleck health and fitness regimen has evolved. adapting to his changing roles and age. During his "Magnum, P.I." days. Selleck's workouts were intense and focused on building and maintaining muscle mass. His routine included weightlifting, cardiovascular exercises. and specific training for the stunts he performed on the show.
Selleck adjusted his fitness routine as he aged to suit his body's needs. Today, his workouts focus on maintaining flexibility, strength, and cardiovascular health. He incorporates low-impact exercises such as swimming, walking, and light weightlifting. This balanced approach helps him stay fit without putting undue strain on his joints and muscles.
Importance of Flexibility and Mobility
In recent years, Selleck has emphasized the importance of flexibility and mobility in his fitness regimen. Understanding the natural decline in muscle mass and joint flexibility with age. he includes stretching and yoga in his routine. These practices help prevent injuries, improve posture, and maintain mobilit
Title: Sense of Smell
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the primary categories of smells and the concept of odor blindness.
Explain the structure and location of the olfactory membrane and mucosa, including the types and roles of cells involved in olfaction.
Describe the pathway and mechanisms of olfactory signal transmission from the olfactory receptors to the brain.
Illustrate the biochemical cascade triggered by odorant binding to olfactory receptors, including the role of G-proteins and second messengers in generating an action potential.
Identify different types of olfactory disorders such as anosmia, hyposmia, hyperosmia, and dysosmia, including their potential causes.
Key Topics:
Olfactory Genes:
3% of the human genome accounts for olfactory genes.
400 genes for odorant receptors.
Olfactory Membrane:
Located in the superior part of the nasal cavity.
Medially: Folds downward along the superior septum.
Laterally: Folds over the superior turbinate and upper surface of the middle turbinate.
Total surface area: 5-10 square centimeters.
Olfactory Mucosa:
Olfactory Cells: Bipolar nerve cells derived from the CNS (100 million), with 4-25 olfactory cilia per cell.
Sustentacular Cells: Produce mucus and maintain ionic and molecular environment.
Basal Cells: Replace worn-out olfactory cells with an average lifespan of 1-2 months.
Bowman’s Gland: Secretes mucus.
Stimulation of Olfactory Cells:
Odorant dissolves in mucus and attaches to receptors on olfactory cilia.
Involves a cascade effect through G-proteins and second messengers, leading to depolarization and action potential generation in the olfactory nerve.
Quality of a Good Odorant:
Small (3-20 Carbon atoms), volatile, water-soluble, and lipid-soluble.
Facilitated by odorant-binding proteins in mucus.
Membrane Potential and Action Potential:
Resting membrane potential: -55mV.
Action potential frequency in the olfactory nerve increases with odorant strength.
Adaptation Towards the Sense of Smell:
Rapid adaptation within the first second, with further slow adaptation.
Psychological adaptation greater than receptor adaptation, involving feedback inhibition from the central nervous system.
Primary Sensations of Smell:
Camphoraceous, Musky, Floral, Pepperminty, Ethereal, Pungent, Putrid.
Odor Detection Threshold:
Examples: Hydrogen sulfide (0.0005 ppm), Methyl-mercaptan (0.002 ppm).
Some toxic substances are odorless at lethal concentrations.
Characteristics of Smell:
Odor blindness for single substances due to lack of appropriate receptor protein.
Behavioral and emotional influences of smell.
Transmission of Olfactory Signals:
From olfactory cells to glomeruli in the olfactory bulb, involving lateral inhibition.
Primitive, less old, and new olfactory systems with different path
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN HEALTHCARE.pdfAnujkumaranit
Artificial intelligence (AI) refers to the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems. It encompasses tasks such as learning, reasoning, problem-solving, perception, and language understanding. AI technologies are revolutionizing various fields, from healthcare to finance, by enabling machines to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence.
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The "New Drug Discovery and Development" process involves the identification, design, testing, and manufacturing of novel pharmaceutical compounds with the aim of introducing new and improved treatments for various medical conditions. This comprehensive endeavor encompasses various stages, including target identification, preclinical studies, clinical trials, regulatory approval, and post-market surveillance. It involves multidisciplinary collaboration among scientists, researchers, clinicians, regulatory experts, and pharmaceutical companies to bring innovative therapies to market and address unmet medical needs.
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1. Engaging Fathers
The Challenge
David Bartlett
Fatherhood Institute
20th September 2012
Middlesex University
2. Why Engage With Fathers?
• Fathers and mothers both have a profound affect on their children's
wellbeing through:
(i) their direct relationship with their children, and
(ii) how they behave as a ‘parenting team’ and as a couple
• Becoming a parent impacts very substantially on both men and women,
and on their relationship
3. Positive longterm impact of father-
child relationship
Children with positively involved fathers tend to have:
• better friendships with better-adjusted children
• fewer behaviour problems
• lower criminality and substance abuse
• higher educational achievement
• greater capacity for empathy
• higher self-esteem and life-satisfaction
Early father involvement predicts greater involvement as
children grow (Flouri 2005; Pleck and Masciadrelli 2004)
This is true whether or not parents live together, and for
both biological and step fathers (Dunn 2004)
4. Father-child relationships: a key protective factor
• If fathers do lots of infant care, babies whose mothers work
full time are unlikely to suffer any disadvantage (Gregg &
Washbrook, 2003)
• Children tend to be affected by their mother’s poor mental
health (including Post Natal Depression), but a good and
close relationship with their father tends to protect them from
the worst effects (Hall, 2004)
• Children in families suffering from multiple disadvantage
talk and learn better when their fathers or father-figures are
satisfied with parenting, provide financial support and engage
in nurturant play (Black et al, 1995)
5. Impact of father on mother–child relationship
• Labour and birth is likely to be more positive for mothers if
their partners have been prepared well (and therefore tend to
be) more active participants (Diemer, 1997)
• Child-mother attachment is more secure when child-father
attachment is secure (for review see Guterman & Lee 2005)
• Post-natal depression in mothers is associated with a poor
relationship with her baby’s father, and his low involvement in
infant care (for review, see Fisher et al 2006).
• Initiation and duration of breastfeeding strongly influenced
by fathers’ support on the (Swanson & Power 2005)
• Teenage mothers parent better when their baby’s father
gives them good support (Unger & Wandersman, 1988).
And as the father disengages, the young mother’s stress
increases (Kalil et al, 2005)
6. Why Team Parenting is important
Team parenting means working well together as parents. Both father & mother:
• place the child firmly at the centre of their world view
• become expert at hands-on caring
• communicate their expectations and feelings
• agree key parenting values and methods
• deal constructively with conflict
• support each other’s parenting
Poor team parenting means children tend to:
• feel bad about themselves
• not get along well with others
• show poor motivation to work hard at school
• have reduced capacity to cope with frustrations and difficulties
• be less likely to stay away from drugs as teenagers
This is important when parents live together AND when they live apart
(Gable & Sharp, 2011)
7. New parents are highly interdependent
• 96.4% of new parents are married/live together/
or live apart but say they are a couple/good friends
(Kiernan & Smith, 2003)
• 78% of teenage mothers register the baby’s birth
jointly with the father (DCSF/DH, 2009)
• 70% of today’s new mothers turn to their partner
for emotional support, compared with only 47%
in the 1960s (GMTV survey, 2009)
8. Transition into Parenthood
Elevated rates of depression, stress, marital conflict;
decrease in sexual intimacy, affection
Once relationship troubles start, frequently continue to
spiral down
Increased likelihood that the couple will separate in the
two years post birth
9. Relationship satisfaction after the birth
• 18%-33% of couples report an improved relationship (Gottman
et al, 2010; Cowan & Cowan, 1995; Belsky & Kelly, 1994)
• The rest experience relationship satisfaction decline: often never
recovers (Doss et al, 2008; Lawrence et al, 2008)
• Satisfaction decline more marked now (Twenge et al, 2003)
• Involved fathers of infants tend to be more satisfied and adjust
more quickly to fatherhood (Barclay & Lupton, 1999)
• Traditional and unequal family and work roles are associated
with parental stress and relationship breakdown (Cowan &
Cowan, 2003)
10. Some research summaries on the Fatherhood Institute website:
Fathers and Smoking
http://www.fathersdirect.com/index.php?id=2&cID=579
Fathers and Breastfeeding
http://www.fathersdirect.com/index.php?id=2&cID=581
Fathers and Postnatal Depression
http://www.fathersdirect.com/index.php?id=2&cID=580
Young Fathers
http://www.fathersdirect.com/index.php?id=13&cID=575
Main Research Summary: ‘The Costs & Benefits of Active Fatherhood’
http://www.fathersdirect.com/index.php?id=0&cID=586
11. The benefits of working with both
parents
When both parents attend, changes in parenting tend to be:
• more substantial and rapid (Rienks et al, 2009; Cowan & Cowan, 2009)
• more long-lasting (Cowan & Cowan, 2009; Lee & Hunsley, 2006; Bagner &
Eyberg, 2003; Webster-Stratton, 1985)
• in BOTH parents’ behaviour & relationships (Bakernans Kranenburg et al,
2003)
The couple relationship is more stable (Cowan & Cowan, 2008) and satisfying
(Bishop, 2008).
Both parents are more satisfied with the parenting intervention (Bakernans
Kranenburg et al, 2003).
If fathers are NOT included in parenting support/programmes, they may
undermine or fail to support changes the mother is trying to introduce at home
(Patterson et al, 2005; Manby, 2005; Swain, 2007)
12. FATHERS who take part in parenting support
develop
• greater knowledge & understanding of child development (Pfannensteil & Honig, 1988)
• more and higher-quality involvement with child (Beal, 1989; McBride, 2990; Pugh,
2008)
• greater parental competence (Magill-Evans et al, 2007)
• improved communication skills (Levant & Doyle, 1983)
• greater sensitivity to babies’ (and partners’) cues (One Plus One, personal
communication)
• less use of spanking and less intrusiveness (McAllister et al, 2004)
• increased parental confidence (McBride, 1989) and satisfaction (Wilczak & Markstrom,
1999)
• positive changes in view of self (Bayse, Allgood & Van Wyk,1991)
• increased acceptance of child (Landreth & Lobaugh, 1998)
13. SEPARATED FATHERS who take part
in parenting support develop
• better understanding of children’s experiences of
separation
• greater understanding of how conflict affects
children
• positive behaviour change towards children and
mothers
• closer and better relationships with their children
• more child support paid
• better communication with mothers
AND
• are perceived by mothers as more supportive
(for review, see Hunt, 2008)
14. The benefits of engaging fathers in
parenting support: CHILDREN
CHILDREN whose fathers have engaged in parenting
support exhibit:
• Better achievement at school (for review, see Goldman, 2005)
• More positive behaviour towards father (McBride & Rane, 2001)
• More positive / compliant behaviour with mother (Webster-Stratton, 1985)
• Healthier behaviour and improved school readiness (McBride & Rane, 2001)
• Improved self-perception (for review, see Meek, 2007)
N.B. The more the father participates, the greater the improvements
in the child (McBride & Rane, 2001)
15. The benefits of engaging fathers in
parenting support: MOTHERS
MOTHERS whose partners have been engaged in parenting
support :
• Feel more supported (Diemer, 1997)
• Exhibit greater sensitivity towards their child (Bakernans-
Kranenburg et al, 2003).
• Show a more secure mother-child attachment (Bakernans-
Kranenburg et al, 2003).
• Are more satisfied with the couple relationship (Cowan &
Cowan, 2008)
• Are more satisfied with the parenting intervention
(Bakernans-Kranenburg et al, 2003)
• Are less depressed (Feinberg et al, 2010)
16. Encouraging fathers to attend parenting courses
Be systematic:
• Routinely meet both mum and dad at registration, and talk about local services and
why they matter to children and parents
• Offer mothers information about local services for the other parent(s) of their children
• Tell dads about parenting services and courses – explain why this can help his
children (it does not mean he is a bad parent)
• Be responsive - you may see fathers fleetingly – or in different contexts.
• Keep information near the entrance, with a sign making clear that mums and dads
should ideally both take part.
• Ask local mums and dads to help spread the word to other mothers AND fathers. Ask
them for their advice on reaching local dads.
• Use Father’s Day and other ‘family days’ to encourage dads to engage.
• Don’t forget dads who don’t live with their children all the time. They and the mum
can come to different courses if they wish.
• Make sure all publicity material targetes and addresses both men and women (eg
have photos of both men and women actively caring for children, and quotes from
dads and mums about how they benefited from services). If you send information out
by post/email/text, you should routinely address it to both mums and dads.
• Monitor how effective your agency is at informing both parents about your services,
and the gender balance of service users. Discuss regularly at team meetings, and
consider whether you need to change anything.
17. Engaging New Fathers
The birth of a new baby is a golden opportunity to engage
dads. Expectant and new fathers tend to:
• re-evaluate their own health risk behaviours (Blackburn et
al, 2006b; Westmaas et al, 2002; Lupton & Barclay, 1997)
• make more healthy choices (Brenner & Mielck, 1993)
• (when they receive emotional support) experience better
physical and emotional health (Jones, 1988)
• Handling infants generates hormonal changes in men
which promote attachment and reduce aggression
(Feldman et al, 2010)
18. Structure of parenting courses
All courses should include a focus on promoting
‘team parenting’ and be designed to appeal to
fathers and mothers (and other carers), including:
• putting the child at the centre of their lives – and
why both parents matter
• how to communicate and
work well together as a parenting team
• knowledge and confidence in key parenting skills
• space to reflect on their relationship and ‘who does what’
19. Gender Aware Delivery
• Include each partner in a couple equally.
• Give eye contact to both
• Welcome both
• Listen to both
• Validate mothers and fathers experiences
• Don’t make assumptions about who does
what or who is more capable
20. Raising Happy Babies Birth - 1
Raising Happy Toddlers 1 - 4
Raising Happy Children (separated families) 1 – 4
Online version of Raising Happy Babies
All our courses focus on promoting ‘team parenting’ and
are designed for fathers, mothers and other carers
All facilitators trained to be gender aware.
21. How the courses work
• Based on well-evaluated programmes from the US and Australia
• Offer mothers and fathers a safe, structured space to:
(i) think and talk about what they want for their child, their parenting values
and their expectations and experiences of early parenthood.
(ii) find solutions together to everyday childcare issues
(iii) work together as a child-centred parenting team
• Follow-up homework, exercises, materials and online forums
designed to enable participants to try out some of the ideas and
techniques introduced in the face-to-face course, and reflect on their
learning.
• Raising Happy Children (for Separated Families) helps parents who are
separating or separated, to forge a healthy working relationship and stay
connected with their children.
Editor's Notes
With early parenthood comes: elevated rates of depression, stress, relationship conflict, decreased romance & affection Once relationship troubles start, frequently continue to spiral down Irony: This is the time of children’s greatest vulnerability.