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When Fathers Grow and Focus, Children Thrive
The National Center for Fathering has a warehouse of three plus decades of fresh research, cutting edge tools, practical insights, and provided training for dads and leaders who are impacting millions of children and households. The data is clear, inattentive disconnected fathers who are not fulfilling their role as dads lead to poorer outcomes for children. Contrastingly, fathers who are committed and growing in healthy ways, and then engage in their child’s life, they will crush the “curse of fatherlessness” and its negative effects. Enjoy free access to the wealth of articles, research and blogs we provide, arranged by your situation, your child’s age and common fathering hot topics.
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which has strengthened their relationship to their children.
Meet the Founder Dr. Ken Canfield
Dr. Ken Canfield is a nationally known leader and scholar
who has committed his life to strengthening men, fathers,
families and grandparents. He founded the National Center
for Fathering (www.fathers.com) and the National
Association for Grandparenting, (www.grandkidsmatter.org).
He is a trusted voice and counsel to many non-profits,
community organizations, state and regional efforts which
are strengthening families. He has written both popular and
scientific articles on fathering and is a frequent guest on
programs which promote responsible fathering. In addition,
Canfield has been heard on a daily weekday radio
commentary, Today’s Father, which he began in 1993 and
aired on over 600 stations. He has been interviewed on
The Oprah Winfrey Show, NBC’s Today Show, ABC’s
World News Tonight, Focus, and numerous other radio
and television programs, especially during Father’s Day.
Recent Blogs
A Gift for Your Ten-Year-Old
by Jay Payleitner There are a ton of things you take for granted that would be empowering to a ten-year-old son or daughter. That includes stuff you learned so long ago that you don’t even know you know. Examples? How to reset the circuit breakers. How to shut off...
Don’t Miss the Good Stuff
Has springtime arrived for you yet, dad? During the past few weeks, we turned our clocks back for Daylight Savings (at least most of us did), we’re enjoying tournament basketball and all its madness, and this week came the first day of spring. Maybe that isn’t a big...
“I Want to Know About Fatherhood”
A few years back, we received an e-mail from a man who isn’t a father and doesn’t want children, but his wife does. Here’s what he wrote: I want to know more about fatherhood. Most of what I read says that I’ll learn to love poopy diapers, sleepless nights, constant...
Daughters, Legacy and Thinking Backward
by Michelle Watson Canfield, PhD, LPC Most of you dads have played sports at some point in your life—and if not, maybe you competed in debate, music, science, or some other pursuit. And I’m sure you know that every single time you step onto the field or court, you...
Spiritual Equipping: Raising Kids to Be Discerning
Mike served eleven years in prison. He comes from a family of ten children, and at one time, six of his family members were locked away. Collectively, they have given America’s prisons nearly 100 years of their lives. Mike has learned a lot because of his hardships,...
How to Actively Listen to Your Child
We live in a world of distractions. And dad, your child is not one of them. There have never been this many different things competing for our attention. As they add more apps and capabilities to our smart phones and more streaming services with more interesting...
Kids Need a Dad Who Loves (or Respects) Their Mom
As dads, we need each other. One of the best ways to grow as a father is to meet regularly with other like-minded guys. We see that other dads share some of the same experiences, and we’re more likely to open up about our own issues. As dads, we’re not alone, and we...
3 Questions for Dads on Providing for Your Family
What does it mean to provide for our children in today’s world? ... especially as roles and expectations have changed pretty drastically in the past few generations. Yes, providing is still an important aspect of being a dad. And along with Protecting our children,...
Protecting Our Kids: Body, Mind and Heart
Fatherhood has changed a lot in the last few generations. In some ways that’s good, and we could surely find some changes that are not so positive. But if we went back 50 years and asked an average person about what a father’s role is, there’s a good chance the answer...
The National Center for Fathering Has Worked With Countless States, Cities and Countries Around The World To Help Strengthen Fathers
Our Trainers
Ken R. Canfield, Ph.D.
Dr. George Williams
Dr. Williams is a nationally recognized fathering and family expert. He has testified as an expert fathering witness before a Senate sub-committee, visited the White House to coordinate the First Lady’s visit to his R.E.A.D. to Kids program at a Kansas City elementary school and attended her Helping America’s Youth conference and White House reception.
