Fathers

• Westbank First Nation hosts National Addictions Awareness Week events

  Thursday’s event was called ‘Fathers of Tradition’, a chance for Indigenous fathers to take part in smudging, open discussions and cultural practices.

  Health

  Nov 24, 2022
  
• ‘It doesn’t make you weak’: Father recovering from postpartum depression urges new dads to watch for signs

  It's estimated one in 10 men suffer postpartum depression. One father warns other soon-to-be-dads, 'it's no joke.'

  Health

  Oct 26, 2021
  
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• Pandemic pregnancies prove stressful as COVID-19 questions remain unanswered

  Expecting mothers face a plethora of unknowns, as research on COVID-19 and pregnancy is in its early stages.

  Health

  Mar 25, 2020
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• Involved dads are happier and healthier, these researchers say

  Being an involved dad contributes to future generations of family involvement and gender equality, say researchers Nikki Martyn and Elena Merenda.

  Commentary

  Jun 16, 2019
• Family Matters podcast: Putting the father-daughter relationship first

  Some Alberta dads found the perfect way to say “I love you” to their tween and teen daughters. It involved cartwheels, dismounts and plenty of choreography.

  Canada

  Apr 30, 2019
• Scott Thompson: Why isn’t Father’s Day a long weekend?

  We should all be working less and playing more, Scott Thompson says. 'Let's start by making Fathers Day's a long weekend.'

  Jun 18, 2018
• ‘Dad’s Night’ planned to help fathers of premature, sick babies at IWK Health Centre

  The event brings together new dad's who presently have children at the NICU with other fathers who have gone through the same experience.

  Canada

  Jun 15, 2018
• Peterborough Butterfly Run raises awareness, funds for those who have lost a child

  One issue for friends of those who have lost a child is to how best to show support.

  Health

  Apr 29, 2018
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• Peter Watts: The changing role of fathers

  Nora Spinks, CEO of the Vanier Institute of the Family, speaks about the evolving nature of fatherhood. 

  Jun 19, 2017
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• There’s one big reason you should care about International Men’s Day

  This is why you should celebrate International Men's Day on Nov. 19.

  Lifestyle

  Nov 18, 2016