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September 8 th , 2012 : A FAIMH Sponsored Event

September 8 th , 2012 : A FAIMH Sponsored Event Pick-Up Basketball Tournament and Afternoon of Activities for Dads and Their Kids Birth to Age 3. “ Fathers are fundamentally important players in the lives of infants and toddlers ”. Photos from our event.

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September 8 th , 2012 : A FAIMH Sponsored Event

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  1. September 8th, 2012: A FAIMH Sponsored Event Pick-Up Basketball Tournament and Afternoon of Activities for Dads and Their Kids Birth to Age 3 “Fathers are fundamentally important players in the lives of infants and toddlers” Photos from our event

  2. Thank you to the SPC College Basketball Team for Spending the day with our DADS and KIDS! Positive Father Involvement leads to: • Higher verbal skills • Higher scores onstandardized tests • Increased competence in math (girls) • Increased IQ (boys) Photos from our event Excerpts from Dr. James McHale’s presentation

  3. “One of the biggest barriers for fathers is their own lack of belief in the value of fathering.” Dads can learn from their babies and toddlers in many areas, including: Heightened expression of emotion; Expanded ability for caring and nurturance; New understanding of empathy; Delayed gratification of own needs; Expanded sense of self and self confidence; Increased self-scrutiny; Better understanding of sexism and its impact upon children; and Deepened emotions and emotional intensity. Photos from our event Excerpts from Dr. James McHale’s presentation

  4. Grown-ups can care for themselves. Babies cannot. Photos from our event Positive Father Involvement leads to: • More secure attachment • A more socially outgoing nature • Less gender role stereotyping • More generosity and awareness of others’ needs • Higher self esteem • Less impulsivity Excerpts from Dr. James McHale’s presentation

  5. Dads and Why They Matter to their Babies and Young Children Positive father involvement leads to • Greater curiosity. • Increased explorationof the world around them. • Less hesitancy or fear in new situations. • Greater tolerance for stress and frustration. • More willingness to try new things. Excerpts from Dr. James McHale’s presentation Photos from our event

  6. GET IN THE GAMESTAY IN THE GAME • Every child needs their Dad in the game with them….. Photos from our event

  7. STAY TUNED…….. FOR MORE EXCITING EVENTS, INFORMATION, EDUCATION AND GUIDANCE FROMYOUR LOCAL FAIMH CHAPTER! (Florida Association of Infant Mental Health)

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