Dad's Debut: Celebrating the Role of New Fathers
11/10/20 • 19 min
When we talk about new parents, there is a tendency to focus on the moms and babies. Dads often get dismissed or pushed to the sidelines. But today, dads are more involved with their children than in previous generations. New research is showing that dads do better psychologically and are more confident in their role function if they get involved right away, during the first year of their baby’s life.
This episode explores this issue more to see how fathers can positively influence the health and well-being of their infants, their partners, and, as an added bonus, themselves.
Proactive Parenting is based on validated theories and scientific research to provide the information you need to care for your modern family. Not everyone grew up in a completely healthy family of origin and consequently may be unsure of how to be a parent when they start a family. Proactive Parenting was created for parents who need a solid foundation to start raising their children, and for parents who want to do better. It is a way to move past old behaviours, break unhealthy habits, and replace them with parenting actions that will lead to a healthy family life for both children and parents.
If you want to learn more about Proactive Parenting, please visit my webpage and social media sites:
Website: www.proactiveparenting.com
When we talk about new parents, there is a tendency to focus on the moms and babies. Dads often get dismissed or pushed to the sidelines. But today, dads are more involved with their children than in previous generations. New research is showing that dads do better psychologically and are more confident in their role function if they get involved right away, during the first year of their baby’s life.
This episode explores this issue more to see how fathers can positively influence the health and well-being of their infants, their partners, and, as an added bonus, themselves.
Proactive Parenting is based on validated theories and scientific research to provide the information you need to care for your modern family. Not everyone grew up in a completely healthy family of origin and consequently may be unsure of how to be a parent when they start a family. Proactive Parenting was created for parents who need a solid foundation to start raising their children, and for parents who want to do better. It is a way to move past old behaviours, break unhealthy habits, and replace them with parenting actions that will lead to a healthy family life for both children and parents.
If you want to learn more about Proactive Parenting, please visit my webpage and social media sites:
Website: www.proactiveparenting.com
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Proactive Parenting is based on validated theories and scientific research to provide the information you need to care for your modern family. Not everyone grew up in a completely healthy family of origin and consequently may be unsure of how to be a parent when they start a family. Proactive Parenting was created for parents who need a solid foundation to start raising their children, and for parents who want to do better. It is a way to move past old behaviours, break unhealthy habits, and replace them with parenting actions that will lead to a healthy family life for both children and parents.
If you want to learn more about Proactive Parenting, please visit my webpage and social media sites:
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Proactive Parenting is based on validated theories and scientific research to provide the information you need to care for your modern family. Not everyone grew up in a completely healthy family of origin and consequently may be unsure of how to be a parent when they start a family. Proactive Parenting was created for parents who need a solid foundation to start raising their children, and for parents who want to do better. It is a way to move past old behaviours, break unhealthy habits, and replace them with parenting actions that will lead to a healthy family life for both children and parents.
If you want to learn more about Proactive Parenting, please visit my webpage and social media sites:
Website: www.proactiveparenting.com
Proactive Parenting with Deanna Marie Mason PhD - Dad's Debut: Celebrating the Role of New Fathers
Transcript
Welcome again to another episode of Proactive Parenting, a show where I offer you judgment free advice on how to raise value driven children in a way that’s right for your family using the most current scientific research out there. I’m your host, Dr. Deanna Marie Mason. I’m a certified pediatric nurse practitioner, published author, and expert in child development. I’m also the mom of two fabulous teens so I know first hand how much misinformation is out there - and that’s why I’m
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