Dads, have you told your kids today that you love them? Parenting in a pandemic can be challenging, but a campaign now underway has tips to help encourage “Dadication” from fathers, even when it’s difficult. “We’re just asking them to make that ‘Dadication’ to their child: to stay involved, to stay inspired,” said Kenneth Braswell, CEO of Fathers Incorporated. “My No. 1 advice would be to slow down, savor the moment,” Braswell said. “Don’t miss a minute because you might miss a moment.” 
Our family’s printer is in my office, so my days are often interrupted by the kids and their homework. It’s one of the things we’ve had to adjust to this past year. But we’re also able to spend more time together and talk about school and sports – and mental health. #BellLetsTalk pic.twitter.com/elK7aZ9gW4
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) January 28, 2021
Dads can find suggested activities to do with kids by age groups, a DadTalk blog, more advice and even some dad jokes on the Fatherhood.gov website. Children who feel close to their fathers are two times more likely to go to college, 80% less likely to end up in jail and 50% less likely to experience depression, according to the National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse’s “#Dadication” campaign. The campaign was developed in partnership with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Children and Families and the Ad Council to encourage fathers to play active roles in their children’s lives.
