Importance of Father Involvement 

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Fathers play such an important role in their children’s lives!

 

Children whose fathers are involved in their daily care tend to…

• Have improved weight gain during the infancy period

• Have better language and motor skills

• Handle frustration and stress easier 

• Be physically and emotionally healthier

• Be more confident 

• Have stronger social connections 

• Have higher reading scores 

• Find academic success later in life

 

Other important things about father engagement:

• Fathers and infants can be equally as attached as mothers and infants from the beginning of their life.​

• The quality of a father’s relationship matters more than the number of hours spent together! It doesn’t matter if you live together or not.​

• Start getting to know your baby early, even during pregnancy! Bonding with your baby can help mom have a healthier pregnancy and birth, and will help you stay connected through the whole process.​

• Being a dad can impact your health in different ways! It’s a time to think about all the ways you can promote healthy behaviors as part of your family’s routines.