Fathers and Children Together

Jay Fagan is Professor Emeritus in the School of Social Work at Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, and former Co-director of the Fatherhood Research and Practice Network. He was the founding editor of the journal Fathering. He taught human behavior and social environment courses at Temple University for 31 years. Glen Palm is a Professor Emeritus of Child and Family Studies at St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN, where he taught Child Development, Family Studies, and Parent Education. He has practiced parent education with fathers in a variety of settings (education, health care and corrections) for more than 40 years.

1. Changing Role of Fathers: Diverse Contexts, Experiences, and Opportunities 2. Fathers and Pregnancy: Great Expectations 3. Transition to Fathering: Welcoming Baby 4. Fathers of Infants and Toddlers: Building Connections and Nurturing Development 5. Fathers and Preschoolers: Play, Curiosity, and Endless Energy 6. Fathers and Middle Childhood: Entry into School and Learning about the World 7. Fathers and Adolescents: Exploring Identities and Expanding Social Relationships 8. Fathers and Young Adults: Letting Go and Providing a Sure Base as Needed 9. Conclusion: Relationships Matter and Lessons from Development