...and mothers and kids, for that matter.
Have you heard of Championship Fathers.
The National Center for Fathering was on NBC Action News Midday yesterday to talk about their Championship Father initiative.
The idea is, fathers can be involved. They don't have to be intimidated. They don't have to be shy.
They can play basketball on the driveway and paint their daughter's toe nails. They can read with their son and cook a family meal in the kitchen.
"Fathers leave an indelible mark on their children and society. We must encourage, equip, and support dads as they become the true heroes of the coming generation."
Ken Canfield, Ph.D. ~ Founder, National Center for Fathering
The mission of the National Center for Fathering is to improve the well-being of children by inspiring and equipping men to be more effectively involved in the lives of children. In response to a dramatic trend towards fatherlessness in America, the Center was founded in 1990 by Dr. Ken Canfield to conduct research on fathers and fathering, and to develop practical resources to prepare dads for nearly every fathering situation.
The group is trying to get 40,000 local fathers to sign up to be Championship Fathers (that would be10% of the total number of fathers in the KC Metro).
Click here to sign up to become a Championship Father.
Here's the website to learn more.
And here's info on their Father of the Year essay contest, if you're interested.They have a Watch D.O.G.S. program, too. Dads of Great Students. Pretty Cool.
Happy Parenting!!!