Why Every Day Should be Father’s AND Mother’s Day

Posted on June 19, 2011 in Opinion Pieces

As we celebrate Father’s Day 2011, the 1950s assumption that men take care of tasks outside the home while women take care of tasks inside the home is clearly out of date. In many metropolitan areas, women in their 20s earn more than their male counterparts. At all ages, the percentage of wives out-earning their husbands is growing rapidly. And as women take on a larger share of breadwinning, men have been taking on a larger share of household tasks.

Topics of Expertise: Parenthood: Motherhood/Fatherhood

The 100th Anniversary of Father’s Day: A Council on Contemporary Families Media Advisory

Posted on June 16, 2010 in Press Releases

Experts: Deborah Carr / Robert-Jay Green

Fatherhood has changed dramatically since the inauguration of Father’s Day. While a father’s job was once primarily to “bring home the bacon,” dads are increasingly involved in all aspects of family life – reading to their kids, shuttling car pools, and offering a shoulder for the kids to cry on. Between 1965 and 2003, men tripled the amount of time they spent in child care. In honor of Father’s Day, here are some surprising and thought-provoking facts and figures about fatherhood today.

Topics of Expertise: Parenthood: Motherhood/Fatherhood

Child’s Play: It’s Serious Business

Posted on August 2, 2009 in Brief Reports

Isabelle Cherney, Ph.D. Michael W. Barry Professor Director, Honors Psychology Program Professor of Psychology Creighton University Have you ever asked yourself why children need so much time to play, not only during the summer but all through the school year? Play is a crucial aspect of healthy development. Children are active learners who acquire new […]

Topics of Expertise: Child Welfare / Parenthood: Motherhood/Fatherhood

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