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Help Us Reach Dads and Help Kids Through Texting

Posted by Fatherhood Blog | Jul 10, 2012

Topics: fatherhood resources, fathering, NFI, text messaging, texting, cell phones, smartphones, Text4Dad, technology, charity

Climb Mountain, Get Water: The Father Factor in Kenna's Cause

Posted by Fatherhood Blog | Jun 20, 2012

Topics: organizations, father-son, charity, causes, charities, water, send water

March Madness: Friendly Competition for Dads and Kids

Posted by Fatherhood Blog | Mar 12, 2012

National Fatherhood Initiative recently launched March Dadness: Tips for Coach Dad on Leading Your Team to Victory , inspired,... Read More

Topics: Tips & Tricks

Gift of God: A Father's Reflection on the Birth of a Child

Posted by Fatherhood Blog | Mar 7, 2012

This is a post from Michael Yudt, NFI's Director of Program Support Services.My third son, Nathanael Wayne, was born on February... Read More

Topics: birth

Enter to Win FREE iPad 2!

Posted by Fatherhood Blog | Mar 5, 2012

Hey Father Factor readers! Here at NFI, we want to continually be improving our outreach to you and offering resources and... Read More

Topics: survey, ipad

The tragedy of the Virginia Tech shooting: five children left fatherless

Posted by Fatherhood Blog | Dec 9, 2011

Heartache and unanswered questions abound after yesterday's on-campus shootings at Virginia Tech. A close friend of mine was... Read More

Topics: crime, Virginia Tech

What the Penn State Scandal Tells Us: We Don't Care About the Sexual Abuse of Boys

Posted by Fatherhood Blog | Nov 15, 2011

Most of the commentary about the sex abuse scandal at Penn State University is what one would expect. Penn State football fans... Read More

Topics: boys, abuse, Penn State

Thanks, Bil Keane!

Posted by Fatherhood Blog | Nov 10, 2011

Bil Keane, the creator of the “Family Circus” comic, died this week at the age of 89. His comic strip put smiles on the faces of... Read More

Topics: comics, Bil Keane, Family Circus

A Mom's Perspective: Appreciating an Involved Husband

Posted by Fatherhood Blog | Oct 28, 2011

I got coffee last week with a friend of mine – a woman who’s a few years older than me, married, and a stay-at-home mom of three... Read More

Do involved fathers = smarter, better behaved children?

Posted by Fatherhood Blog | Sep 29, 2011

According to findings from a recent study from Concordia University, the answer to that question is yes. Compared to children... Read More

Topics: fatherhood resources, research

Dad is Carpool King

Posted by Fatherhood Blog | Sep 20, 2011

A recent survey conducted by Chevrolet found that dads are taking a more active role in carpooling their kids to school,... Read More

Topics: research, survey, Chevrolet, mama says

Let the Games Begin! Ideas from NFI Staff

Posted by Fatherhood Blog | Aug 24, 2011

NFI's theme for the month of August is Let the Games Begin: Get Your Game Face on for Family Game Night! We're encouraging... Read More

Topics: nfi staff, Let the Games Begin

Q&A with Joe Ehrmann, author of InSideOut Coaching: How Sports Can Transform Lives

Posted by Fatherhood Blog | Aug 18, 2011

Joe Ehrmann is a former defensive lineman for the Baltimore Colts and the Detroit Lions. He and his wife Paula have four... Read More

Topics: book, double duty dad, Joe Ehrmann, coaching

Let the Games Begin! Ideas from Dads & Moms - Part 2

Posted by Fatherhood Blog | Aug 17, 2011

During the month of August, NFI is encouraging dads and moms to make Wednesday night Family Game Night this month. Through our... Read More

Topics: Let the Games Begin

Let the Games Begin! Ideas from Dads & Moms - Part 1

Posted by Fatherhood Blog | Aug 4, 2011

This week, NFI kicked off a new campaign called Let the Games Begin: Get Your Game Face On for Family Game Night Fun! We are... Read More

Topics: Let the Games Begin

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Help Us Reach Dads and Help Kids Through Texting

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March Madness: Friendly Competition for Dads and Kids

Gift of God: A Father's Reflection on the Birth of a Child

Enter to Win FREE iPad 2!

The tragedy of the Virginia Tech shooting: five children left fatherless

What the Penn State Scandal Tells Us: We Don't Care About the Sexual Abuse of Boys

Thanks, Bil Keane!

A Mom's Perspective: Appreciating an Involved Husband

Do involved fathers = smarter, better behaved children?

Dad is Carpool King

Let the Games Begin! Ideas from NFI Staff

Q&A with Joe Ehrmann, author of InSideOut Coaching: How Sports Can Transform Lives

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