Kids really develop through playing.

• Free play is the best way to develop the imagination.
• Taking a walk is a great way to decompress.
• The power of play can create lifelong memories, as well as facilitate learning and growth.
• Music and dance can get anyone moving.
• Visit a local park to swing on the swings.

These are just a few tips to help you support your child’s movement and activity. Stay positive, you can do it. Remember, learn to be content, but don’t stay content!

Tips for fathers to become involved in their child’s education.

• Set up a small area for your student to have space for studying. This will make it a little easier for your student to stay focused and organized.
• Make an effort to get to know your child’s teacher and build a team to wrap around your children. This will establish communication early on.
• Fill out the volunteer form in the beginning of the year so you can be approved to volunteer on campus.
• Attend parent/teacher conferences, back to school nights and other events at your child’s school.
• Visit your school district’s website and get familiar with resources they may be offering. Visit your school district’s social media platforms to get updates as well.

These are just a few tips to help you support your child’s education.  Stay positive, you can do it.  Remember, learn to be content, but don’t stay content!

Tips for dads on supporting mom during pregnancy and after birth.

• Listen and open the line of communication.
• Offer her support and let her know she is not alone and you are there to help.
• Offer to watch the baby while mom gets some rest or go visits a friend.
• Get up with mom when she breastfeeds.

These are just a few tips to help you support mom during pregnancy and after birth.  Stay positive, you can do it.  Remember, learn to be content, but don’t stay content!

• Use inclusive or gender-neutral language on forms and other written materials (instead of “mom” or “dad” use “parent” or “caregiver”).
• Train staff on the importance of father involvement. Share research on the positive influence of healthy father involvement, help staff identify biases against fathers, and encourage staff to actively engage fathers.
• Ensure that the physical space is welcoming and inclusive for the whole family. Include photos of fathers engaging with their children in public areas. Include changing tables in all restrooms.
• Ask if your organization has a stated goal to serve fathers and identify additional opportunities to purposefully include fathers in your services.

• The Nurturing Father’s Program is an evidence based 13-week training course designed to teach parenting and nurturing skills to men. Each class provides proven, effective skills for healthy family relationships and child development.
• Inland Empire Father Involvement Coalition (IEFIC) provides Nurturing Fathers Facilitator Training for agencies interested in increasing their father engagement efforts and implementing a fatherhood program. IEFIC believes in partnerships and seeks to collaborate with agencies so that the Nurturing Fathers Program is accessible to any father seeking a program in his community. For more information, please contact the IEFIC Coordinator at (909) 383-9677.

These sample flyers can give your organization an idea of how to create a dad-friendly flyer for your event.

• Tips to Create a Father Friendly Organization
• Father Engagement School Flyer Sample
• Fatherhood Breakfast Flyer – Sample
• Donuts with Dads Flyer – Sample