DID YOU KNOW highlights key research findings that reveal knowledge about a unique aspect of fatherhood or capture surprising information about fatherhood, often relating directly to a TFP program area. DID YOU KNOW pediatricians play an important role in engaging fathers? A new report from the American Academy of Pediatrics outlines the growing research on …
In the following video you will meet Rachid Baraoui, 31, a young, married father originally from Morocco. Over the last year and a half, Rachid has been attending TFP’s Dads & Kids Activity Group at MGH Revere Health Center with his now two-year-old son Youssef. Having grown up with a typical Moroccan father who rarely …
The Fatherhood Project brought members of our Dads and Kids Activity Group and their families to the Stone Zoo in Stoneham on Saturday, June 11th. The event was for participants of our Dads and Kids Activity Group, part of our Dads Matter program at MGH Revere HealthCare Center. We had a great turn out and the …
“When fathers become engaged early, they are more likely to stay involved through the child’s life,” he said. “That is what we want. That will lead to a lot of changes.” – Dr. Ray Levy The Fatherhood Project’s Executive Director, Dr. Ray Levy, recently gave the keynote address at a consortium meeting focusing on fathers …
The Story of Fatherhood Research Through the History of one of its Pioneers The Fatherhood Project is grateful to be collaborating with Milton Kotelchuck, one of the founders of fatherhood research. At a time when few realized it, he perceived fathers as an underappreciated population and understood the value for women and children of fatherhood …