Family Reunion

10/21/2020

"... As France doubles paid paternity leave for new fathers, we ask, how could this change benefit dads’ mental health? ..."

As France doubles paid paternity leave for new fathers, we ask, how could this change benefit dads’ mental health?

10/21/2020

"... Over the years, research has shown that when dads are more hands-on with their babies it can help lower depressive symptoms in mothers and raise their overall life satisfaction. But now, a new study published in Frontiers in Psychiatry has found that dads who are more involved with their newbornsare less depressed themselves. ..."

Over the years, research has shown that when dads are more hands-on with their babies it can help lower depressive symptoms in mothers and raise their overall life satisfaction. But now, a new study published in Frontiers in Psychiatry has found…

10/21/2020

"... Most of the research on the biology of fatherhood has focused on fathers in the U.S., Europe and some Asian countries. In these settings, levels of some hormones, such as lower testosterone and higher oxytocin, have been linked to more nurturing fathering. Yet, a University of Notre Dame research team wants to take a wider view. ..."

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10/21/2020

"... According to research from the ACF, children who have a happy and involved father in their lives greatly contribute to their child's overall health and happiness as well. Even if dad doesn't live with the child, by being involved, he is showing his children that he will be there for them. ..."

A new campaign holes to encourage dads to be more present and engaging in their kids' lives, especially during these intense COVID times.

05/05/2020

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04/13/2020

MEDIA OPPORTUNITY!!
There have been reports of custodial parents using the Covid-19 pandemic as an excuse to block or limit parenting time.

If you (or somebody you know) has experienced denial of your court ordered parenting time and would be willing to speak to the media about your situation -- please email details of your case and your contact information to [email protected]

02/27/2020

"... A growing awareness that children do best with two parents, whether parents are living together or separated, has led to a trend toward shared parenting among divorced parents. ..."

If we value dad's involvement while the parents are living together, why withdraw our support and deprive the child just because the parents no longer live together?

02/27/2020

"... She believes that family courts look to assign blame rather than figure out what “both parents need to be, to be effective parents.” ..."

02/27/2020

"... "I wish I had more time with my dad. Moms and dads are equally important. Lets at least start with that," Howard said. ..."

PIERRE, S.D. — A bill that would provide a rebuttal presumption in favor of joint physical custody of a minor child passed through the South Dakota House of Representatives.

02/27/2020

"... A four year old girl’s future hangs in the balance. Her mother died tragically in a car crash and a court granted custody to the mother’s boyfriend, who had only lived with the child for a few months. The father wants his daughter. ..."

The state's highest court will consider a custody battle that questions basic parental rights.

02/27/2020

"... The House of Delegates has passed and sent to the Senate a bill that would give both parents in divorce a presumption of joint custody and shared parenting of their children. ..."

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The House of Delegates has passed and sent to the Senate a bill that would give both parents in divorce a presumption...

02/20/2020

"... Recently, a father at a family court in Bristol received a heartfelt apology from a judgeafter giving up his eight- year fight for his children, during which he claimed his ex had waged a vicious campaign, demonising him to the point they refused to see him. ..."

Resentment and anger can build up, particularly when the split isn’t amicable. But how much damage is this kind of parental alienation doing?