Resources
for Fathers
Articles
Postpartum
Illness
Helping
a Mother Through Postpartum Depression: Offers a definition
of postpartum depression and outlines each set of symptoms along
with tips to help ease them.
Partners
and Postpartum Depression: Emphasizes simple ways to be
supportive when your partner has postpartum depression.
Postpartum
Dads: Offers guidance from men who have helped their wives
through recovery from postpartum illness.
New
Fathers
Boot Camp for
New Dads: This website shares advice for first time dads
on topics including postpartum depression, breastfeeding, forming
a bond with your new baby. In addition, it offers tips on how to
deal with basics like crying babies and taking care of the child
by yourself.
The
First 12 Months of Fatherhood: This article walks first
time fathers through the first year of adjusting to being a parent.
It offers advice for dealing with the transition yourself, as well
as how to help your partner during this time.
Diary
of an Expectant Father: This article explores the experience
of a first time father whose baby girl is born prematurely.
Parenting
National Center
for Fathering: This is a website for dads with children
of all ages. The organization aims to help fathers' strengthen their
bonds with their children. This website has articles on divorce,
adoption, and stay-at-home parenting.
Fathering
Magazine: Through first person stories and advice, this
website offers tips on parenting as well as relevant links to men's
health. It offers reviews for books and movies relevant to fathering.
Questions
to Ask Yourself About Fathering: In these series of questions,
fathers' are asked to consider their priorities and their feelings
about fatherhood. It is aimed at fathers who have experienced a
divorce, but is relevant for anyone.
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