million children in America today and if you're a parent, here's something you should know:involvedfathers—whether theylive with their kids or not—canhelp their children lead happier, healthier and moresuccessful lives. Children who, feel close to their fathers are two times morelikely to go to collegeor find a job after high school, 80 percentless likely to endupin jail and 50percentless likely to experience depression.’ The small momentskids enjoy spendingwiththeir fathers can make a big differencein their lives. If you're like most fathers, you're already doing what you canto be a great dad. Here's a lookat five easy ways to keepit up. What You Can Do 1. Spendtimewith yourchildren. 2. Be a positive role model. 3. Send a text to stay connected whenfar away. 4, Read to your children. 5, Remember #DadJokesRule! ‘There has been a massive growth in fatherhoodinvolvementover decades— fathers now spend nearly triple the amountoftime with their children than Recent studies confirm that fathers play a central role in their children’s lives. and Human Services’ Administration for Children and Families, the National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse (@fathethoodgov), and the Ad Council (@adcouncil) havepartnered onanational Responsible Fatherhood Campaign. WhatDadsare Already Doing “All dads should be supported and celebratedfor their efforts on Father's Day already very involved: + 90 percentconsider their role as a dad story ends for the kids whose fathers show up for them consistently—these children fathersdid in the 1960s.” Recent research suggests fathers are to be rewardingdayin and day out.? + 78 percenthave talkedto their child's teacher about progress in school.* andyear-roundbecause we know how the and families thrive?says Kenneth Braswell (@braswellkenneth), Director, National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse andFathers Incorporated. ‘The campaign drivesto Fatherhood. other school meeting.> + Over half have helpedwith a class trip, gov a free resource that offers +61 percent have attended a PTA or specialproject oractivity. + Over a third of fathers have helped with coaching their children’s sports teams.” Even though fathers are largely more involved than in previous generations, dadstodaystill wantto be more engaged. Nearly half say they don't spend enough time with their kids and want to do a better job at parenting.* To help morefathers understand the importanceoftheir role in their children’s lives, the U.S. Department of Health information, tools and more. Dads can visit the website for ideas to get involved and stay involved in their children’s lives. Other resources include activity suggestions, homework help, online games anda long list of dad jokes! No matter how busy you maybe, make time for your children.It only takes a moment to make a moment. Learn More Forhelpfultips, tools, information, jokes and resources, visit www. fatherhood.gov. 'Primus,L. (2017). Changing systems & practices to improve outcomesforyoungfathers, their children & theirfamilies. ‘Washington, DC: Centerforthe Study ofSocial Policy. Retrieved from httpsd/wwew.cssp.ora/pages/body/Changing-SystemsPractice-Young-Fatherspf 2Parker, K.& Gretchen, L (2017). facts about Americanfathers. Washington, DC: Pew Research Center. Retrieved from https/www:pewresearch.org/fat-tank/2017/06/15/fathers-day-facts) http://www-pewsocaltrends.org/2015/12/17/2-satisfaction-time-and-supportfinding,time-for-family-friends-and-leisure “NREC DataSnapshot 2018, 2013-2015 National SurveyofFamilyGrowth (NSEG) Shitp:www:pewsocialtrends.org/2015/12/17/2-satisfaction-time-and.-support/#finding-time-for-family-friends-and-leisure shttp//wwv-pewsocaltrends.org/2015/12/17/2-satisfction-time-and-supportfinding,time-for-family-friends-and-lisure “hitp://www-pewsocaltrends.org/2015/12/17/2-satisfaction-time-and-support/finding,time-for-family-friends-and-leisure httpswwv.pewresearch.or/fact-tank/2017/06/15/fathers-day-facts)
