SAVE THIS DATE “JUNE 11th 2013″ to Join Congressman Danny Davis and others in Chicago for the 2nd Annual Regional Fatherhood & Healthy Families Institute

Posted by Karen Davis-Johnson, M.A., Editor for The Journal of Father Daughter Communications | Posted on 17-05-2013

Category : Daughters, Event, Family, Fathers, Global News, Hot Topic, Parenting

The JFDC is pleased to recommend the upcoming Midwest Regional Fatherhood & Healthy Families Institute at Malcolm X College in Chicago, IL, June 11th hosted by the Father and Families Coalition of America, Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc., Haymarket Center and local partnership.

MALCOLM X COLLEGE: U.S. Congressman Danny K. Davis will be the featured keynote speaker for Fathers & Families Coalition of America (FFCA) June 11, 2013 at the 2nd Annual Midwest Fatherhood & Healthy Families Summer Institute in Chicago, IL on the campus of Malcolm X College. A fantastic one-day program has been planned should really be a two-day event. Join us and get ready to be edified, inspired and ready to go back to your community with new resources to help families. I am pleased to recommend the upcoming Midwest Regional Fatherhood & Healthy Families Institute at Malcolm X College in Chicago, IL, June 11th hosted by the Father and Families Coalition of America, Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc., Haymarket Center and local partnership. The registration date has been extended to May 13, 2013 and is only $100.00.

Dr. Danny K. Davis, U.S. Congressman

7th District of the State of Illinois

Parenting is the most important phase of a child’s life. There have been many books written, statistics cited, workshops, conferences over the years and we, to this day find that minority males suffer greatly from lack of male parenting. Minority males for the most part, have a father that is absent from the home, Many programs such as Head Start have male initiative and male involvement programs but we need to do more to keep young minority males from falling through the cracks during their developmental stage and later.

Midwest Fatherhood & Healthy Families Summer Program, Malcolm X College, June 11th in Chicago, IL Read Full Program Here

On-Line Early Registration Ends May 15th Here

More information on CEUs and event early fees go to this link:

For More Event Information : Call us at 347-850-3237 or by email chicago2013@fathersandfamiliescoalition.org or call us at 602-254-5081

Please share this conference information and go to the following website for additional information http://fathersandfamiliescoalition.org/Chicago

CONTACT:

James C. Rodriguez
CEO & President
Fathers & Families Coalition of America
www.fathersandfamiliescoalition.org

The Fatherhood Institute invites Britain’s Dads to embrace “Father’s Story Week” June 10th -16th

Posted by Karen Davis-Johnson, M.A., Editor for The Journal of Father Daughter Communications | Posted on 10-05-2013

Category : Blended Families, Daughters, Event, Family, Fathers, Global News

Excerpt from the Fatherhood Institute: Fathers’ Story Week, now in its third year, is a nationwide celebration.

Let’s get more dads into reading – with Fathers’ Story Week and Fathers Reading Every Day. Children whose dads read regularly with them and support their education and learning, do better at school and have improved life chances. But evidence suggests dads read less with their children, are less likely to be seen reading by their children, and are less likely to be invited to get involved by schools and family services.
That’s why we’re inviting Britain’s dads to get into the habit of reading with their children through Fathers’ Story Week, which will happen in the week leading up to Father’s Day, on 10 to 16 June. And it’s also why we’re also inviting you to train to deliver Fathers Reading Every Day – our simple but effective supported reading program for dads and children, which can really help get families into the reading habit.
Fathers’ Story Week
Fathers’ Story Week, now in its third year, is a nationwide celebration of the power of dads’ reading with their children. It takes place in schools, nurseries, libraries, prisons – wherever dads can be supported to help their children’s learning.
You can make Fathers’ Story Week as big or small a deal as you like – whatever suits your service. You’ll find lots of great FREE ideas and materials when you register online at the Fathers’ Story Week website. If you do celebrate the week, please let us know about it – you can keep in touch on our Facebook page and via Twitter.And do please send dads to the website too – there they’ll find a bunch of useful stuff, like top tips on how to read with your child, and how to get your child into reading; and ideas for what to do if your child is a reluctant reader.

Fathers Reading Every Day
This year, for the first time, we’re also inviting you to train to deliver Fathers Reading Every Day (FRED) – a 4-week supported reading program which can help dads and children develop a reading habit to last a lifetime. FRED is already operating in primary schools in London, Manchester and other UK cities, and now you can train two people (ideally a staff member and a volunteer dad) to run the program for less than £300 per agency.
You’ll find more details – and some great ideas for how to fundraise to cover the costs – in the professionals’ section of the Fathers’ Story Week website.
I’m busy – why should I bother? Because dads’ reading with their children is really important! Read what the evidence says about dads and reading here.
Read more about FRED here, including a report about FRED at a primary school in south London.

Daddy University Inc. is making a difference for Dads!

Posted by Karen Davis-Johnson, M.A., Editor for The Journal of Father Daughter Communications | Posted on 09-05-2013

Category : Daughters, Fathers

The JFDC is proud to announce and support Daddy University’s 8th Annual National Fatherhood Conference, June 15th, 2013!!

Hundreds of parents from over eight different states will converge onto the Pennsylvania Convention Center, from 9am to 3pm.

There will be :

* Resource Tables * Credit workshops * Health Fair * Parenting workshops, and more.
* Exhibitor/ Resource Fair/ Health Fair opportunities available ( 4ft Tables and 8ft Tables)

EXPERIENCE THE DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE V

OPPORTUNITIES

If you supply a benefit to males, children or families, please register for a
table at http://8father.eventbrite.com
* Some Business sponsorships are still available
* Contact Joel Austin at austin@daddyuniv.com
* Share with your network

CONTACT

Joel Austin, President/CEO
Daddy University Inc.
610-579-3237(DADS)

Help for Divorced/Separated Fathers

Posted by Karen Davis-Johnson, M.A., Editor for The Journal of Father Daughter Communications | Posted on 08-05-2013

Category : Daughters, Editor, Fathers

Reading together is a great way to start those “difficult to have” conversations about life’s unexpected changes that impact your daughter and the family unit. Don’t make the mistake of telling your daughter she’s too young to understand. Speak to her in age-appropriate language and always stay open and honest with your daughter as she tries to integrate the new changes in your relationship, into her life’s narrative (how she views herself in the world).

Some girls who are inquisitive and talkative, may have no problem asking questions about the divorce/separation, or sharing her feelings about it. While others are a bit more reserved, shy and will need you to start conversations that reassure them that their questions are welcome and their feelings are valid.

Reading Voices of Daughters: Messages to Our Fathers together with your daughter will help you jump-start conversations with her, to let her know you will always be there and will love her for a lifetime.

Preview Voices of Daughter:

FACTS all Dads of Daughters should know!

Posted by Karen Davis-Johnson, M.A., Editor for The Journal of Father Daughter Communications | Posted on 08-05-2013

Category : Dating, Daughters, Fathers, Mothers, Parenting

Karen Davis-Johnson, Author of Voices of Daughters

The father-daughter relationship IS a “core-relationship” for women; key to healthy female development.
Father-emotional detachment (the attitude of fathers who avoid engaging the emotions of their daughters; i.e. withdrawal of his attention, withdrawal of his love and affection) is often a traumatic experience for developing young girls
Early childhood trauma is associated with many negative outcomes in adolescence.
Daughters interpret their father’s emotional detachment as rejection.
Fathers often detach as a defense mechanism that protect them from re-experiencing painful feelings like disappointment, helplessness and or perceived disrespect.
Fathers often detach emotionally when they experience their daughters as “emotionally overwhelming
Fathers spend less time with their daughters when they experience the mother as emotionally overwhelming and imposing on his relationship with his daughter .
Daughters who are raised by involved, emotionally attached fathers who live outside the home are as happy and well-adjusted as daughters who have fathers who live at home.
Many fathers believe their relationship with their significant other and daughters is based largely on money and perceive them as not much more than a “cash station” or “money machine”.
When parents are unhappy children generally side with the mother.
When parents separate the advice the mother receives isn’t always supportive of father/daughter relationship visitation and the continuation of their growing relationship.
A daughter has a better relationship with her father when her mother does not rely on her for comfort on adult issues– especially issues involving parent’s relationship with each other.
Unfortunately, there are mothers who are jealous of the time fathers spend with their daughters and the idea that she might share as much personal information with him as she does with her.
Many daughters regret not getting to know their father well while he was still alive.
Sadly, some men ignore the daughters they may have fathered outside their marriage unaware of the dangerous impact his behavior will have on her development.
Our society emphasizes mother-daughter relationships fare more than father-daughter relationships.
Many fathers report they fell badly about not knowing exactly how to have fun with or entertain their daughters.
Most TV programs and movies send the message that fathers and daughters are not supposed to be close, spend as much time together or know one another well as mothers and daughters.

Join the National Fathers & Families Coalition Institute- in ATL, Chicago and Puerto Rico!

Posted by Karen Davis-Johnson, M.A., Editor for The Journal of Father Daughter Communications | Posted on 08-05-2013

Category : Daughters, Family

JFDC is please to support and recommend the upcoming Midwest Regional Fatherhood & Healthy Families Institute at Malcolm X College in Chicago, IL, June 11th hosted by the Father and Families Coalition of America, Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc., Haymarket Center and local partnership. The registration date has been extended to May 13, 2013 and is only $100.00.

Your staff and/or students, teachers, parents and others will benefit greatly by participating in this institute. Please share this conference information and go to the following website for additional information: http://fathersandfamiliescoalition.org/chicago

FFCA has helped families world-wide and are doing phenomenal things in 2013. Find out how you can join, become an affiliate or attend one of the upcoming conferences in Atlanta, Chicago or San Juan Puerto Rico.

The International Hub for Fatherhood & Family Service Professionals

Southeast Conference
Atlanta
Morehouse College
June 4th & 5th 2013
Register Here

Midwest Conference
Chicago
Malcolm X College
June 11th 2013
Register Here

Caribbean Conference
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Old San Juan Sheraton Hotel
June 18th & 19th 2013
Register Here

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Founder: James Rodriquez, MSW, PhD Candidate

7-Ways Grandma, Nana, Auntie and TeTe can support Fathers & Daughters!

Posted by Karen Davis-Johnson, M.A., Editor for The Journal of Father Daughter Communications | Posted on 14-04-2013

Category : Blended Families, Daughters, Fathers

The women in our lives play a huge role in how daughters view their father. Here are 7 Tips that Grandma, Nana, Auntie and or TeTe can use during times when Dad and Mom are not seeing eye to eye, are living apart temporarily or separating on a permanent basis. Remember, how a girl sees her father during these times are crucial to her healthy development.

1) But out! As long as there is no violence or potential harm to the child involved.

2) Do not EVER speak in a negative way about her father within her ear shot.

3) Allow her to form her own, unbiased, opinion of her father as a result HER personal relationship with him.

4) When she asks you to buy something for her NEVER discuss ongoing child support issues with her — to do so could damage the bond she has with her father, bias her opinion against the father and cause her to feel she must choose one parent over the other. Financial responsibility for children is an issue best kept between the parents not the child and the parent.

5) If mother and daughter move back into your home, do not abuse your right of ownership by banning her father from visiting your home because you do not like what is going on between the husband and wife. Daughters needs frequent contact with their father, free and unencumbered by negative influences by those she also loves.

6) Be honest with her when she asks questions, but keep it age appropriate; careful not to share what she is unable to process or bias her opinion.

7) Never! Ever make her responsible for her parent’s feelings or yours when you are upset or unhappy or feel guilty –she must be encouraged to love both her mother and father equally.

Karen Davis-Johnson

Editor of JFDC

BOOT CAMP FOR NEW DADS in Chatanooga TN

Posted by Karen Davis-Johnson, M.A., Editor for The Journal of Father Daughter Communications | Posted on 03-02-2013

Category : Daughters, Event

Boot Camp For New Dads is a class for about to be dads. This is for men only!No women over two feet tall allowed.

We will discuss the challenges new fathers face like uncontrollable crying (from baby and mom), in-laws and living on little or no sleep.