US Department of Health and Human ServicesTips for Parents
No one ever said parenting was easy. But no one ever said that you had to go it alone. The National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse (NRFC) is committed to helping fathers succeed. While the NRFC is NOT able to provide personal or professional references, it does provide resources to help fathers find answers to their parenting questions.
Each parenting situation is different. Raising boys is different than raising girls. Teenagers and toddlers present entirely different challenges. Consider reaching out to other fathers you know and talk about your experiences. Look into joining a Responsible Fatherhood program. Do some online research to help find answers to your questions.
Topics on this Page:
- Information Resources from the Online Library
- All Fathers
- Raising Boys and Girls
- Discipline & Safety
- Non-custodial Dads
- Resources from the Online Library
- Other Relevant Resources
Information Resources from the Online Library
The NRFC has collected parent-specific, and father-specific resources as part of its online library, including the resources listed below.
All Fathers
10 Ways to Be a Better Dad
Sponsor: National Fatherhood Initiative. ©2006
A Full Day of Fun: 16 Hours of Activities Bringing Parents and Kids Together
Sponsor: Be A Fan of Your Kid.
Top 10 Ways to Balance Life and Work
Online tip sheet. Sponsor: About Fatherhood
WebMD Health and Parenting Center
Includes medical information, as well as tips and articles on parenting challenges from being a single dad to raising a child with a disability.
Raising Boys and Girls
Information Resources from the Online Library on:
Coaching Boys Into Men Playbook (PDF - 1,030 KB)
Sponsor: Family Violence Prevention Fund
How Well Am I Doing as My Daughter’s Father?
Online quiz for dads. Sponsor: Dads and Daughters
Discipline & Safety
Discipline Tips
Online tip sheet. Sponsor: Children’s Trust Fund
Keeping Kids Safe
Online tip sheet. Sponsor: Children’s Trust Fund
Non-custodial Dads
Information Resources from the Online Library on: Non-Custodial Parenting.
20 Long Distance Activities for Dads at a Distance
Online tip sheet. Sponsor: The National Long Distance Relationship Building Institute
Five Goals for Live-Away Dads
Sponsor: National Center for Fathering
Resources from Online Library
- Positive Parenting: Tips for Fathering - Children's Trust Fund. This manual provides a model curriculum and resource materials for parenting education programs for fathers.
Other Relevant Resources
- Especially for Parents - U.S. Department of Education resources specifically designed to help parents be more involved with their children's education from homework help to understanding special needs to preparing for college.
- Key Things Parents Can Do To Make Sure Their Children Are Prepared For The 21st Century - U.S. Department of Education sponsored guide following No Child Left Behind guidelines and tips for parents to help their children in school.
- ToolKit for Hispanic Families - Choices for Parents sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education with resources specifically designed to help Hispanic families, including resources in Spanish.