The Role of Fathers in Child Development
Workshop Details
This workshop addresses important trends in the way men approach parenting and the effects that their involvement has on their children’s development. With rapidly changing views on what constitutes good fathering, this presentation utilises current research to show how father involvement is linked to child development and important social skills needed later in life.
Learning Outcomes
- Recognise the influence of father involvement on child development outcomes
- Appreciate the importance of fathers in the service provision process
- Consider the issues unique to working with fathers
- Understand the effects of father absence on child development
- Learn the indirect effects of co-parental relationships on child development outcomes