Everyone’s experience with fathers is different. Fathers may be biological parents, stepfathers, mentors, or father figures, living in the home or parenting from a distance. These experiences shape families in powerful ways. Media and cultural messages have created myths about fathers’ roles and influence. In this skill builder, you will explore the facts behind those myths and examine the real impact fathers have on children, families, and communities. By building knowledge and practical skills, we become better prepared to make positive choices; choices that can ripple across families and generations.
What are Center for Learning Skill Builders?
Center for Learning Skill Builders are quick, 5–7-minute bite-sized courses designed to help you grow your skills in a way that fits naturally into your day. In the time it takes to order your favorite coffee, you can learn something new that strengthens your ability to support children, families, and communities on their path to well-being. Each small step you take adds to your confidence, knowledge, and your impact. The more skills we build, the more prepared we are to make meaningful, positive choices; choices that can ripple across families and communities for generations. Take a moment for yourself. Build a skill. Make a difference.
Learning Goal
By the end of this learning session, you will be able to identify myths and realities of fatherhood and apply this understanding to make informed, positive choices.
Recommended Next Step
If this learning session has challenged the myths surrounding fathers’ involvement in the family, we invite you to take the next step in your learning journey. Enroll in the Institute for Family’s asynchronous course, The Dad Investment: Fathers in the Present. Explore practical, evidence informed strategies for creating father friendly engagement and equip service providers to actively involve fathers in the care of their children, families, and communities. Continue the work. Deepen your understanding. Move from insight to meaningful action.
Who is this training for?
Non-Profit organization executives, community advocates, public health professionals, social worker, community advocates, community members.
How long is this training?
This training should take around 5-7 minutes to complete.