In recent years a number of programs have been initiated to provide incarcerated fathers with education and training in parenting skills. This chapter reviews research, theory and the evolving practice of such programs, including experiences of 125 inmates who have participated in parenting classes while in prison. The psychosocial and social needs of incarcerated fathers; recruitment and barriers; program goals; evaluation strategies; and a summary of core information to guide program development are presented. Common characteristics of imprisoned fathers and various prison parenting…
This examination of Judeo-Christian faith-based initiatives promoting responsible fatherhood explores the basic values and assumptions of such interventions and the characteristics of several successful programs. A number of barriers and challenges exist to faith-based fatherhood programs focused on improving the father-child-family relationship. The basic assumption of such programs is that to be a good father a man must become a man of God, the authors explain, and scriptures provide many examples and moral lessons about the behavior and character of a good father. Evangelical Protestant…
This examination of fathers rights presents a series of legal tools for father advocates that can serve as an alternative to court litigation. Often fathers who are very involved with their children's lives find themselves relegated to the status of visitor after a contentious divorce, and feel the only way to gain greater access to the children is through the courts. The authors of this chapter suggest alternative strategies, but stress that the most important duty of newly divorced fathers to understand the rules of family law. Wage assignments and child support add-ons, such as health…
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Chapter 1. Who's Minding the Kids?; Chapter 2. Profiles in Parenting: The Top 6 Reasons Dad Stays Home With the Kids; Chapter 3. Your Business Plan for Becoming a Stay-at-Home Dad and Working Mom Family; Chapter 4. How to Make It on One Income, and Other Minor Miracles; Chapter 5. Mr. Mom & Ms. Breadwinner: Overcoming the Stereotypes; Chapter 6. Dad and Mom Parenting Styles-- and the Kids Who Benefit From Both; Chapter 7. Career Planning for the Role-Reversed Couple: Finding the Work-Family Balance; Chapter 8. Sexual Sparks in the SAHD/WM Marriage; Chapter 9. Summing It All Up: The ABC…
This report uses a variety of indicators to portray children's experiences while growing up. Data on child well-being were collected by interviews of households in the 1992 and 1993 SIPP panels, which were conducted at the same time in the fall of 1994. The topics covered in this report illustrate what children experience on a daily basis, including differences in family living arrangements, economicand social environments, and the types of neighborhoods where children live. Experiences with nonparental child care arrangements, daily interactions with parents, performance in school, and…
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This book reminds parents of the challenges and stresses teens may be experiencing, and how these pressures influence teen behavior. The book reinforces the parenting skills that are essential to raising teenagers and keeping them out of trouble, and it explains exactly how to address challenging, risky, defiant, and anti-social behaviors. The book forcuses on effective communication: how to avoid making threats and put-downs, offer clear explanations, stick with the issues at hand, negotiate successfully, and stop interrogating or lecturing. The author uses examples from his practice to…
This book describes 101 activities fathers can do with their children to foster self-esteem, self-reliance, and build character. Activities include a short, two-page description accompanied by a drawing and a fact or tip. Many of the activities involve a simple secret to do them successfully that can be passed on to children. Activities include finding the North Star, skipping rocks, making paper airplanes, tying a necktie, changing a spark plug, telling the temperature with a cricket, identifying things under a rock, buying properties in Monopoly, and other secrets.
This book provides African American parents with guidance for protecting their children from racist hostility while at the same time teaching children character and responsibility. It begins by explaining the following three key ingredients of effective discipline: stickin' to unconditional love and support, watchin' over by providing loving supervision, and gettin' with by providing loving confrontation and accountability. It then discusses myths about African American parents, the effects of racism, and integrating Black cultural style into parenting. Chapter 1 highlights the need for…
Designed for parents and caregivers, this book traces the development of children in their first three years of life and offers parenting strategies for fostering development. The first section focuses on infants from birth to 9 months. Information is provided on feeding issues, sleep issues, establishing routines, crying, temperament, play, learning, redirection and childproofing, and stranger awareness. The second section covers developmental milestones for toddlers ages 9-18 months and includes information on walking, setting limits and giving directions, biting, play, and separation…
For the roughly 3.3 million low-income fathers in America who are without custody of their children, love for their offspring can be overshadowed by the guilt and anger of not being able to provide them with adequate financial support. Limited education and work experience may make finding a legitimate, living-wage job difficult, and chronic unemployment or participation in underground or illegal activities may become a way of life. A prior criminal record, substance abuse or a strained relationship with the child's mother can further contribute to the economic and emotional distress of both…
