Fatherhood and Immigration – Dispelling the myths
The 21st century has seen unprecedented numbers of families migrating to other countries – some are fleeing warfare, poverty, political, or economic crises; others are simply seeking a better quality of life and opportunities for their children and themselves. Whether
Understanding Teenage Girls: What Fathers Need to Know
A common concern often raised by the Dads of Daughters community is ‘How can a dad guide his daughter during this period of confusion, chaos, and change – also known as adolescence - in a way that helps her progress
Western Misconceptions of the Father-Daughter Relationship in Islam
There’s a general assumption in the West that Islamic fathers are domineering and distant figures in their daughters’ lives, depriving girls and young women of their fundamental human rights and forcing them into early and arranged marriages in line with
Paternal Post-Partum Depression: A Health Risk for Dads and their Daughters
Post-partum depression (also referred to as 'baby blues') is recognized as a form of major depression and the most common complication after childbirth. What most people don't realize though is that it happens to fathers also with the same debilitating
How A Father’s Aggression Can Impact Their Daughter’s Development (and what to do about it)
It comes as no surprise that aggressive parenting can negatively affect a child's development; if it persists, this can lead to psychological conditions, poor peer relations and low self-esteem, all of which can continue into adulthood. It's common to see these dysfunctional
I’m a Dad and I have a Daughter on the Autism Spectrum
Today Growing Girl looks at how dads can foster positive mental health in girls on the autism spectrum, by being strong male role models who will challenge and push them beyond their comfort zone, and encourage healthy risk taking. With the
Why Girls Really Struggle with Math
Girls are just as strong in math as boys up to age 11 - so what happens after? We've all heard generalizations such as girls are mainly right-brain thinkers – that is, more literal, while boys are left-brain thinkers – more