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Four adoptive dads speak out 
Provides insight into adoption by presenting the biographical experiences of four adoptive fathers.
Source: Adoptive Families Association of British Columbia (AFABC)
From: Adoption articles
Birthing and bonding: an expectant father's issue! 
Describes the father's role during labour and childbirth.
Source: BC Council for Families (BCCF)
From: Becoming a parent / parenting in early childhood
We know a baby can be affected if the mother drinks during pregnancy, but how does it affect a baby when the father drinks? 
Explains the effects that alcohol consumption can have before, during, and after conception. Prepared for the CHN by the Substance Use / Addictions Affiliate.
Source: Canadian Health Network (CHN)
From: FAQs: substance use/addictions
Healthy fathers—Canadian men talk about the rewards and challenges of being 'Dad' 
Briefly discusses how the role of fathers has evolved in recent years. Features four men who are at various stages of fatherhood and presents their answers to questions about their life, their feelings, their challenges, and their views of being a father. Prepared by CHN's Eastern Regional Operating Centre.
Source: Canadian Health Network (CHN)
From: Magazine feature of the month: archives
Fathers and daughters - staying connected through the years 
Acknowledges that the teen years present different challenges to the relationship between fathers and daughters. Points out why it is so crucial that a father continue to play a participating role. Offers suggestions to fathers (including those separated by divorce) on how to involve themselves in their daughters' lives.
Source: Canadian Health Network (CHN)
From: Magazine feature of the month: archives
New dads are more involved than ever before 
Argues that fathers bring a different (but important) dimension to child rearing as compared to a mother. Suggests both supportive and practical ways in which a father can be a valuable participant in a household with a new baby.
Source: Canadian Health Network (CHN)
From: Magazine feature of the month: archives
Fathers in the workplace 
Acknowledges that work culture and employment practices strongly affect levels of father involvement in child raising. Discusses some reasons a father may be reluctant to use the parental benefits he is entitled to. Suggests ways fathers and employers can strive to create a suitable work-life balance within the workplace.
Source: Canadian Health Network (CHN)
From: Partner feature of the month: archives
A Father's Day report - men, boys and environmental health threats: summary report  PDF
Summarizes a study examining the link between environmental hazards such as parental exposure to toxic chemicals and boys' vulnerability to childhood cancer, asthma, learning and developmental disabilities, birth defects and testicular dysgenesis syndrome. Includes tips for reducing children's risk. Link requires PDF reader.
Source: Canadian Partnership for Children's Health and Environment (CPCHE)
A Father's Day report - men, boys and environmental health threats  PDF
Examines boys' particular vulnerability to environmentally-linked diseases, birth defects and disabilities. Discusses fathers' roles in children's environmental health, including the impact of exposure to toxic chemicals at home, work or play. Includes tips for reducing children's risk. Link requires PDF reader.
Source: Canadian Partnership for Children's Health and Environment (CPCHE)
Father Involvement Research Alliance (FIRA) 
Develops collaborative research initiatives designed to strengthen the relationships between fathers and children. Encourages fathers to be a positive influence in the lives of their children, and strives to effect change at the community and societal levels.
Source: Centre for Families, Work and Well-Being (CFWW)
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