Being an involved father can have huge benefits on your child/ren, even if you don't live with them, including;
- your baby will grow up to be a more confident and secure child
- your child will be happier and healthier
- your child will be more sociable and will make friends more easily
- your child will be better behaved in their teenage years
- your child will achieve better in school
- your child will be better at problem solving
- your child will be more empathetic (understand how other people feel)
- your child will be less likely to get into trouble as they get older
- (all above information from Children North-East/Fathers Plus).
Why not visit our hints and tips homepage or the page relevant to your child's age - pre-birth, birth to 5, 5 to 11, 11 to 16, 16 to 19.
If you think something is missing from this page, please get in touch using our contact form.
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