The Dad Investment: Fathers in the Present

Renowned basketball coach Jim Valvano once stated, “My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person: He believed in me.” This powerful sentiment captures the essence of our learning session, The Dad Investment: Fathers in the Present. In this engaging session, participants will uncover the profound impact fathers have on families and challenge outdated myths about their roles. Beliefs regarding a father's involvement in family life have evolved. Throughout the learning session, participants will review statistics and research on fatherhood, acknowledge fathers' participation, and receive strategies for increasing father involvement in the community. This approach aims to positively enhance family well-being. The Dad Investment is designed not to devalue mothers and their vital contributions to family well-being, but rather to uplift and highlight the importance of fathers.You will receive a certificate of professional learning time after completing the learning. If continuing education or professional learning is required for licensing purposes, please reach out to your organization or institution to ensure they will accept the certificate. This training will dispel the myths about the role of fathers in the modern family. This training will explore statistics about the parenting roles of fathers, the importance of fathers in the home, barriers to fathers being present, and ways to support and value fathers in the community.