Paid Paternal Leave: An Investment in Whole-Family Health & 4 Sources to Explore
Paid Paternal Leave & Family Health Could paid paternal leave for new fathers enhance whole family health and vitality? Last week in the New York Times, family researchers Dr. Darby Saxbe and Dr. Sofia Cardenas argued just that. The pair pointed to a recent study of theirs th
Inspiring Joy- 2020 Joyful Together® Highlights
During the past year, Joyful Together® has grown and thrived. This model developed by OhioGuidestone’s Institute of Family & Community Impact (IFCI) infuses play and joy into everyday moments. Despite the struggles of 2020 and 2021, we have seen families and caregivers emb
Black Maternal Health Week #4 is Here & We’re Devoted to Improving Moms’ Well-being
Introducing Black Maternal Health Week This week, the Black Mamas Matter Alliance is celebrating its fourth-ever Black Maternal Health Week (BMHW). The observance even received a presidential proclamation on Tuesday for the first time in history. Maternal depression is a major fo
Fatherhood & Mental Health When the World Falls Apart- 3 Considerations from a Dad
Before I became a father, I was very unaware of my own mental health. Today, on the eve of World Mental Health Day, I’m reflecting on how fatherhood has reshaped my identity and improved my awareness. In fact, my self-designation as “dad” has propelled me to where I am now,
5 Ways Home Visiting Programs Promote Community Health & Growth
Home Visiting Support Across Unique Household Experiences Anyone who has done home visiting with families has sat in homes not so different from our own. Maybe you have sat on couches next to piles of laundry unwashed or unfolded, a sight very familiar within your own home. Maybe