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June 15, 2018

Fathers: So Much More than Financial Backers

Post written by guest author, Cassandra Spaeth, Family and Consumer Sciences Program Coordinator This week we celebrate our fathers and recognize the influence they are in our lives. In an article titled “The Importance of Fathers: Is Father’s Day Real?” Dr. Ditta M. Oliker explains that until recently a father’s influence was “seen as minor, […]

WRITTEN BY: Cassandra Spaeth, Family and Consumer Sciences Program Coordinator

REVIEWED BY: Patrice Powers-Barker, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Lucas County

SOURCES:

  • https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-long-reach-childhood/201106/the-importance-fathers
  • https://www.fatherhood.org/fatherhood/men-can-nurture-heres-how
  • https://www.fatherhood.org/fatherhood/fathers-eat-last
  • http://msue.anr.msu.edu/news/the_many_ways_fathers_teach_their_children_about_values

REFERENCES:

  • Bates, J., Wilkinson, D., McCartan, J., Remley, D., Light, M., Crawford, D., and Dellifield, J. (2017). Strengthening families through a re-envisioned approach to fatherhood education. Journal of Extension [On-line] 55(2) Article 21AW2. Retrieved from https://www.joe.org/joe/2017april/pdf/JOE_v55_2iw2.pdf
  • McCumber, Josh. (April 7, 2014). Men Can Nurture: Here’s How! The Father Factor, National Fatherhood Initiative.
  • Oliker, Ditta. M. (June 23, 2011). The Importance of Fathers: Is Father’s Day Real? Psychology Today.
  • Steward, Melissa. (January 8, 2015). Fathers Eat Last: What Great Leaders Do That You Should, Too. The Father Factor, National Fatherhood Initiative.
  • Zoromski, Kevin. (February 28, 2018). The Many Ways Fathers Teach Their Children about Values. Michigan State University Extension.

Categories: Family and Relationships
Tags: family values, father's day, leaders, nurture children, teachers

January 27, 2015

Make Family Time Count

In most two-parent households today, both parents work outside the home, at least part time. Emphasis on roles in the home, are placed on shared ownership of the vast duties expected from mothers, fathers and children. While it is daunting to consider what it takes to be successful as a family unit, it isn’t impossible. […]

WRITTEN BY: Ochs, Shawn M.

REVIEWED BY: Oliver, Kathy

PHOTO CREDITS:

  • huffingtonpost.ca
  • howwemontessori.com
  • benjaciclomedio3a.blogspot.com
  • teachinggoodthings.com
  • shutterstock.com

REFERENCES:

  • http://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/family-dynamics/communication-discipline/Pages/Chores-and-Responsibility.aspx
  • http://centerforparentingeducation.org/library-of-articles/responsibility-and-chores/part-i-benefits-of-chores/
  • http://www.extension.org/pages/22956/let-children-help-with-household-chores-and-share-family-roles

Categories: Family and Relationships
Tags: age-appropriate chores, child development, family activities, family values, goals, Parenting, time management

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