HOME VISITING: Fathers In Early Childhood Education
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The first few years of a child’s life is a critical period for healthy development; that’s why mom AND dad are equally important during this time. One benefit home visiting provides to families is help involving fathers in the parenting process from day one.
Home visiting supports dads (or a father-like figure in the child’s life) to be involved in the child’s life from pregnancy to birth and beyond. It’s clear that a mother is always involved in the process—from carrying the child, to birthing, to breastfeeding. A father’s role is sometimes a little bit fuzzier. Home visiting helps fathers learn what their role is and how they can contribute to their son’s or daughter’s success too. Father involvement in a child’s life at an early age leads to
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