Time Alone with Fathers Boosts Teens’ Self Esteem
Dads, men, male mentors, uncles, grandfathers are so important in the lives of children. Increasingly, research confirms what most of us already thought: men who spend focused time with their children make a valuable contribution to their kids’ happiness and psychological health. And the father effect is important for teenagers too…this research showed that teens who spent more one on one time with their fathers had higher levels of general self-worth, and higher levels of social competence. Read full article
My Judgemental Mind – Two Dads in the Supermarket
Last night I went shopping for groceries at 7.30 p.m. Not my favourite way to spend a Friday night. I felt a little guilty because that meant my husband had to cook the dinner for everyone at 7 pm when he got home and I knew Mr 8 would be starving too. On the other hand – why should I feel guilty? I had worked all day and driven children to activities and was now shopping for a dinner party on Saturday night – guilt trip over… But then I saw a dad – I’ll call him Mr Cool. Read full article
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