Fatherhood

There's a great article I read that points out key ways fathers can be more involved in the home and in their children's lives:

Hartwell-Walker, M. (2008). Fathering in America: What’s a Dad Supposed to Do?. Psych Central. Retrieved on June 28, 2012, from http://psychcentral.com/lib/2008/fathering-in-america-whats-a-dad-supposed-to-do/

Fathers are so important in the home.  They have critical roles to preside, provide, and protect in the home, and knowing simple ways to make that happen helps us to get there.  Remember to support the men and father-figures in your life.  They do a lot for us that is taken for granted, and, even if you're not close, you should tell them thank you for the things they have done.  They need to have positive reinforcement and encouragement just like anyone else.  :)