Books on Fathering:
1) Loving Our Kids On Purpose – Danny Silk
2) Parenting with Love and Logic – Foster Cline and Jim Fay
3) Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters – Dr. Meg Meeker
4) What to Expect When your Wife is Expecting – Thomas Hill
Resources for Fathers:
- fatherhood.gov
- fatherhoodinstitute.org
- theparentingcenter.org
- beingtheparent.com
- dailyparenting.org
- decentdads.org
Classes/Programs for Fathers
- Nurturing Fathers
- Fathers Speaking Out (video series) also online at thestephancenter.org
- 24/7 Dad
- InsideOut Dad (for incarcerated fathers)
Fathers Speaking Out
This is a video/discussion series designed to create an environment of dialogue for men who are fathering.
Each of the six videos may be utilized individually or presented as a series. Developed for use in school settings, parent education programs, churches, Male mentoring training, Foster parent training. Three video topics are offered in English and three in Spanish.
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