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Why dads matter in the early years
Research shows that fathers who undertake a significant amount of hands-on caring, bond more quickly with their babies and are likely to enjoy fatherhood more. Fathers’ positive involvement is key to many aspects of children’s educational, social and emotional development.
Read moreWhy dads matter to school age children
Fathers’ positive involvement in their children’s education has all sorts of potential benefits.
Read moreWhy dads matter whoever they are
Families come in all shapes and sizes, and research shows that dads of many different ‘types’ can have a huge impact on their children’s lives.
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