Fatherhood Resources
Spotlight - Coparenting Tips & Best Practices
The National Responsible Fatherhood Clearing house provides tips and best practices for those who are coparenting.
- Try to keep the lines of communication open.
- Help children plan ahead.
- Keep routines consistent.
- Make the most of your time together.
Children tend to do best when their coparents:
- Understand and support each other's parenting style.
- Communicate effectively and manage any disagreements in respectful ways.
- Establish clear and consistent rules and standards for the children.
- Look at things from a child-focused approach.
- Understand the fears, needs, and wishes of their children.
- Let go of angry feelings and resentments towards each other.
- Make sure their children feel loved and wanted in each home.
Visit their Coparenting webpage to learn more!
Resources
Being a father comes with great responsibility. Help is available.
- Action for Children - Choosing child care, home visiting programs, fatherhood programs, positive parenting workshops, resources & activities, and more!
- Goodwill Columbus - Workforce development, career services, training programs, and more.
- Jewish Family Services - Many services including career development and coaching, and financial empowerment.
- National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse - activities for dads and kids, dad jokes, Dadication video, and more!
- The Ohio Commission on Fatherhood - Opportunities for fathers to become better parents, partners and providers.
- The Ohio Men's Action Network - Education and resources to engage men and boys in efforts to prevent relationship violence.
- The Urban Family Development Center - Education sessions for current and expecting fathers, family development and goal setting program, and more.
