The absence of a father is an emotional wound that deeply marks a child's life. Psychology has studied the effects of this absence, concluding that it can create various emotional and psychological ...

She noticed an improvement in her behavior during the years when her father was absent versus when he was inconsistent. The relationship a parent forges with their child can have lasting effects on ...

Can men who strive to emulate an absent father inadvertently replicate their flaws? This complex dynamic is more common than you might think, and understanding it is key to breaking cycles and ...

Father's Day will be commemorated on Sunday, 20 June, this year, and for people who were raised in single parent homes, the annual celebration has the potential to reopen old wounds. There are 2.86 ...

Black Americans may lose a generation of children to poverty, drug abuse, incarceration, and gun violence unless fathers act now. Absent fathers: I am speaking directly to you. Acting now means ...

A father can provide a doorway to the world. His interaction forms part of the foundation, integral to identity formation, and the expression of one’s truth. At each stage of a child’s development, ...

With Father’s Day upon us, many of us will take a moment this weekend to show our appreciation to our dads. But what is often forgotten is that around 20% of fathers in the United States will likely ...