101 SECRETS A GOOD DAD KNOWS, by Walter Browder and Sue Ellin Browder.  Book.  2000.  This book describes such things as how to whistle with a blade of grass, how to find the North Star, how to shoot a free throw, and how to pick up a bug without using your hands.  English.  

ACHIEVE! SUCCESS FOR YOUNG FATHERS: DECIDING TO SUCCEED - YOUR BABY NEEDS YOU, from American Guidance Service, Inc.  Video.  1998.  This video includes a presenter’s and viewer’s guide.  Using a documentary format, the series offers the candid comments of young fathers from many backgrounds.  This video covers the issues of “who am I?”, facing the issue of fatherhood, defining one’s role as a father, and the joys of being a father.  English.  

ACHIEVE! SUCCESS FOR YOUNG FATHERS: PRACTICAL SKILLS - HOW TO DO BABY CARE, from American Guidance Service, Inc.  Video.  1998.  This video includes a presenter’s and viewer’s guide.  Using a documentary format, the series offers the candid comments of young fathers from many backgrounds.  This video covers the issues of fathers visiting their babies, the importance of knowing how to do physical care of the baby or child, taking the baby to the doctor or clinic, baby’s sleep patterns during a visit, safety at home for the baby/toddler, and fun with the baby or child.  English.  

ACHIEVE! SUCCESS FOR YOUNG FATHERS: RESPONSIBLE FATHERHOOD - TAKING CONTROL OF YOUR FUTURE, from American Guidance Service, Inc.  Video.  1998.  This video includes a presenter’s and viewer’s guide.  Using a documentary format, the series offers the candid comments of young fathers from many backgrounds.  This video covers the issues of school - preparing for a successful future, employment - now and in the future, taking responsibility for sexual behavior, giving advice to younger teens who already have a baby, and “there is a future.”  English.  

ACHIEVE! SUCCESS FOR YOUNG FATHERS: SUCCESSFUL COMMUNICATION - HOW TO TALK AND LISTEN, from American Guidance Service, Inc.  Video.  1998.  This video includes a presenter’s and viewer’s guide.  Using a documentary format, the series offers the candid comments of young fathers from many backgrounds.  This video covers the issues of relating to the mother of the child, communicating with the mother of the child, sharing feelings, the young father and his parents, the young father and his girlfriend’s parents, and listening to others.  English.  

BE A GREAT DIVORCED DAD, by Kenneth N. Condrell, Ph.D., with Linda Lee Small.  Book.  1998.  Considering divorce an opportunity for growth and great parenting, this book offers insights into the problems of divorced dads, dealing with a child who rejects them, moving on to dating and other relationships, avoiding the 10 most common divorced dad pitfalls and more.  English.    

BECOMING DAD: BLACK MEN AND THE JOURNEY TO FATHERHOOD, by Leonard Pitts Jr.  Book.  1999.  The author examines his relationship with an abusive father and how that, in turn, has affected his relationships with his own children.    He discusses how African-American men strive to heal the broken places of their lives and the process of bringing fatherhood to life.  English.  

BLACK FATHERHOOD:  THE GUIDE TO MALE PARENTING, by Earl Ofari Hutchinson, Ph.D.  Book.  1995.  Provides advice and support for black fathers. Encourages active involvement of black fathers with their children.  English.  

COVERING HOME: LESSONS ON THE ART OF FATHERING FROM THE GAME OF BASEBALL, by Jack Petrash.  Book.  2000.  The author examines the principles of meaningful fathering using stories and lessons from the game of baseball.  He urges fathers and would-be fathers to give themselves to their children the way a player gives himself to the game he loves.  Fathers should strive to improve themselves, involve themselves in their children’s lives through activity, emotion and thoughtfulness, and to have patience.  English.

DADS AT A DISTANCE:  AN ACTIVITIES HANDBOOK FOR STRENGTHENING LONG DISTANCE RELATIONSHIPS, from the National Institute for Building Long Distance Relationships.  Booklet.  1999.  This booklet offers suggestions of activities to help fathers whose work duties take them away from their children longer than the usual 9-5 build and maintain relationships with their children while they are away.  It is filled with a variety of different activities.  Using many media of communication, these activities involve a few minutes of time and help long-distance fathers maintain and strengthen the relationships with their children.  English.

EQUAL PARTNERS:  AFRICAN AMERICAN FATHERS AND SYSTEMS OF HEALTH CARE, from the National Fathers’ Network, Kindering Center.  Video.  1996.  This film is about African American fathers who have children with special needs and the challenges they experience when encountering the system of health care.  The purpose is to promote awareness and subsequent discussion about empowering African American fathers in the health care environment.  The need for a change is difficult, sensitive and sometimes controversial.  A frank and honest dialog with actual fathers in several cites in the U.S. Includes a discussion and resource guide.  English.  

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT TEEN FATHERHOOD, by Eleanor H. Ayer.  Book.  1995.  Discusses the responsibility of being a young father including childbirth, budgeting, and dealing with the community. Plainly written in large print.  English.  

THE EXPECTANT FATHER:  FACTS, TIPS AND ADVICE FOR DADS-TO-BE, by Armin A. Brott and Jennifer Ash.  Book.  1995.  Practical tips with humor and illustrations and a month-by-month guide of the emotional, financial, and physical changes the partner of a father-to-be is experiencing.  English.    

FAMILIES IN SOCIETY: JOURNAL OF CONTEMPORARY HUMAN SERVICES: SPECIAL ISSUE: FATHERS, Ralph J. Burant, Editor.  Journal, 64 pages.  1993.  A practice and issues-related journal directed at human service professionals. Contents include: Involving Fathers in Head Start; A Framework for Public Policy and Program Development; The Father-Son Project; The Roles of African American Fathers: An Ecological Perspective; Adult Family Life of Men Who Fathered as Adolescents; The Paternal Presence; Reinventing Fatherhood; and book reviews.

FATHER-ADOLESCENT RELATIONSHIPS: NEW DIRECTIONS FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT, Shmuel Shulman and W. Andrew Collins, Editors.  Jopurnal, 100 pages.  1993.  Discussion and research on father-adolescent relationships.

FATHERHOOD, by Ross D. Parke.  Book.  1996.  From the Developing Child Series, this book discusses the changes in society that have reconfigured the nuclear family and redefined the role of fathers.  The author argues that men enact their fatherhood in different ways in response to their particular social and cultural circumstances.  In addition to playing an important role in children’s lives, fathering is good for men.  English.  

FATHERHOOD USA: A WORKSHOP ON EFFECTIVE FATHERHOOD, by James A. Levine and Edward Pitt.  Curriculum.  1998.  This curriculum includes three videos and a guide derived from FatherhoodUSA, a PBS documentary exploring fatherhood beyond the stereotypes of deadbeat dads and Mr. Moms.  The videos and guide are designed to stimulate discussion among groups who seek to expand their understanding of contemporary fatherhood and of ways to support men’s involvement in their children’s lives.  For those who work with or want to reach fathers in the community or workplace.  English.

FATHERHOOD USA: DEDICATED NOT DEADBEAT, by Marion Lipschutz and Rose Rosenblatt.  Video.  1998.  One of three videos in the Fatherhood USA workshop.  English.

FATHERHOOD USA: JUGGLING FAMILY AND WORK, by Marion Lipschutz and Rose Rosenblatt.  Video.  1998.  One of three videos in the Fatherhood USA workshop.  English.

FATHERHOOD USA: THE FATHERHOOD WORKSHOP, by Marion Lipschutz and Rose Rosenblatt.  Video.  1998.  One of three videos in the Fatherhood USA workshop.  English.  

FATHERING IN RECOVERY: EXPLORE SOME EXCITING POSSIBILITIES, by Mary Jo Herde, Ph.D.  curriculum, 8 hours.  A facilitator’s guide to leading groups of men in reflecting on their parenting role. Explores the responsibilities, duties, benefits, and challenges of fathering while recovering from alcohol/drug abuse.

FATHERNEED: WHY FATHER CARE IS AS ESSENTIAL AS MOTHER CARE FOR YOUR CHILD, by Kyle D. Pruett.  Book.  2001.  The author describes why the difference in parenting styles of mothers and fathers is important to a child’s physical, cognitive, and emotional development.  This book is intended to help fathers instill in their children the skills they need to become happy, healthy adults.  Issues covered range from how to talk to toddlers so that they listen to how to maintain a connection to your teenager.  It serves as a resource to divorced dads, adoptive dads, stepfathers, and fathers of children with special needs as well as moms who want to promote meaningful connections to their children’s fathers.  English.  

FATHERS' INVOLVEMENT IN CHILDREN'S LEARNING TOOL KIT, from the Partnership for Family Involvement in Children's Education.  CD-ROM.  2000.  This CD-ROM from the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services contains materials and resources on fathers' involvement in children's learning. These materials have been developed by the Department of Education's Partnership for Family Involvement in Education and the Department of Health and Human Services' Fatherhood Initiative.

FINDING TIME FOR FATHERHOOD: MEN’S CONCERNS AS PARENTS, by Bruce Linton, Ph.D.  Book.   2000.  The author of this book addresses the need for fathers to balance work and time at home.  He discusses the various ways having a baby affects a couple’s relationship.  He looks at how a man’s own father can affect his approach to parenting - and what he can do to change the pattern.  Questions at the end of each chapter offer an opportunity for the reader to consider or discuss the issues raised.  English.  

FINDING TIME FOR FATHERING: HOW FATHERS CAN SHARE MORE OF THEIR LIVES WITH THEIR CHILDREN - IN WORK, CHORES, AND PLAY, by Mitch Golant, Ph.D., and Susan Golant, M.A. Book, 288 pages.  1992.  Covers such key issues as a father’s unique influence on the social, intellectual, and emotional development of his child; discipline and love; special games and activities; including kids in work, more.

FOUNDATIONS OF FATHERHOOD: (RE)BUILDING A FATHER’S LIFE: A TWELVE WEEK WORKSHOP FOR FATHERS AND MEN, by Randell D. Turner, Ph.D., Lori Parmenter, Parris J. Baker, L.S.W., and Martha C. Eichenlaub, M.Ed.  Curriculum.  1999.  Foundations of Fatherhood is a character-based educational, self-help, and support program designed to serve the unique needs of fathers.  The program is designed to be presented during weekly support groups.  Within the structure of the 12-week program, the primary focus is on promoting responsible fatherhood and holistic parenting; empowering fathers to assume responsibility for their children; accentuating the psycho-social development of both father and child; meeting the psychological and physiological challenges of parenting; and increasing and contributing to our knowledge base concerning fatherhood.  English.  

GETTING MEN INVOLVED:  STRATEGIES FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS, by James A. Levine, Dennis T. Murphy, Ph.D., and Sherrill Wilson, Ph.D.  Book.  1993.  This guide offers ways for professionals to enrich their programs by involving fathers and other men.  English.    

KEYS TO BECOMING A FATHER, by William Sears, M.D.  Book, 152 pages.  1991.  Here is a doctor’s advice to men on all aspects of fatherhood. Topics include assisting at childbirth, sharing childcare functions with mom, and insights into getting joy from being a father.

LIVE-AWAY DADS: STAYING A PART OF YOUR CHILDREN’S LIVES WHEN THEY AREN’T A PART OF YOUR HOME, by William C. Klatte.  Book.  1999.  Using his own experiences and skills acquired as a family court social worker and counselor, the author shows divorced and separated fathers how to cope with the courts, handle their strong emotions, deal with their children’s mothers, build close relationships with their children, and stay involved with them for life.  English.  

PARENTING PARTNERS: HOW TO ENCOURAGE DADS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DAILY LIVES OF THEIR CHILDREN, by Robert Frank and Katherine E. Livingston.  Book.  2000.  The author discusses how men can give their children the involvement they deserve while improving their marriage in the process.  He teaches how to achieve fair-share parenting through communicating needs without arguing, negotiating for downtime, reconstructing stressful schedules, etc.  English.    

POSITIVE PARENTING: TIPS ON FATHERING, from the Wisconsin Children’s Trust Fund.  Curriculum.  1996.  The purpose of this curriculum is to guide parenting education facilitators toward developing educational programs aimed specifically toward fathers. This workshop addresses the issues of creating 'father-friendly' environments, different learning styles, and diversity within groups of fathers. This curriculum includes the video Positive Parenting Tips for Fathering, 10 Positive Parenting Tips on Fathering booklets, 10 "Be There" fathering brochures, and 1 "Be There" fathering poster, as well as a notebook of information and guidelines. English.

THE SIXTY-MINUTE FATHER: HOW TIME WELL SPENT CAN CHANGE YOUR CHILD’S LIFE, by Rob Parsons.  Book.  1996.  This book helps men take an honest look at how they spend their days on the job, underscoring the irreplaceable value of fathers’ time spent at home and giving specific advice on how to stay involved in children’s activities and still build a career.  English.    

TEEN DAD’S POINT OF VIEW:  TEEN PREGNANCY FROM THE TEEN FATHER’S POINT OF VIEW, by Aaron H. Heinrich.  Video.  1994.  A look at how a group of young men deal with sex, birth control, and the pregnancies of their girlfriends. Discussion on how society deals with teen fathers.  English.  

TEEN DADS: RIGHTS, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND JOYS, by Jeanne Warren Lindsay.  Book.  2001.  Written in direct and unambiguous language, this book provides a wealth of information to anyone facing the responsibility of parenting.  It urges young men to share their time and hearts with their children and provides guidance for the fathering skills they need.  This book is part of a six-book series covering teen parenting issues.  English.  

TEEN FATHERS: GETTING INVOLVED, by Julie K. Endersbe.  Book.  2000.  Discusses problems and dilemmas faced by teenage males when they become fathers and identifies options and solutions available to them.  Specific topics include fathers’ rights and responsibilities, dealing with family and community, and financial requirements of raising children.  This book is part of the "Perspectives on Human Sexuality" series. English.  

UNCOMMON FATHERS:  REFLECTIONS ON RAISING A CHILD WITH A DISABILITY, Donald J. Meyer, Editor.  Book.  1995.  A compelling collection of essays by fathers who take an introspective and honest look at this emotional subject and who offer a seldom heard perspective on raising children with special needs.  English.  

WEDNESDAY EVENINGS AND EVERY OTHER WEEKEND: FROM DIVORCED DAD TO COMPETENT CO-PARENT: A GUIDE FOR THE NON-CUSTODIAL FATHER, by F. Daniel McClure and Jerry B. Shaffer.  Book.  2000.  Written by experienced child psychologists, this book is designed to help non-custodial fathers with a most important job, co-parenting their children, by addressing two critical issues: nurturing children of divorce and supporting caring, competent fathers.  English.  

WHAT IT MEANS TO BE DADDY: FATHERHOOD FOR BLACK MEN LIVING AWAY FROM THEIR CHILDREN, by Jennifer Hamer.  Book.  2001.  The author uses material collected from eighty-six interviews with fathers to challenge stereotypes of fatherhood within the context of poverty, live-away status, and black American manhood.  In this book, contemporary black live-away fathers talk about their goals, walk us through their workplaces, allow us to meet their families and children, and enable us to view parenthood through their eyes.  English.  

WORKING FATHERS: NEW STRATEGIES FOR BALANCING WORK AND FAMILY, by James A. Levine and Todd L. Pittinsky.  Book.  1998.  Based on two decades of research and consulting experience, this “hands-on guide” offers practical solutions that will benefit both parents and businesses.  The author shows how getting it right at home contributes to men’s productivity on the job and how the father-friendly workplace can yield enormous benefits not only to fathers and the business bottom line but also to mothers and children.  English.

WORKING WITH FATHERS: METHODS AND PERSPECTIVES, by Minnesota Fathering Alliance.  Book, 200 pages.  1992.  A hands-on field guide for people who work with fathers, written by a team that has been working with fathers for years. Offers perspectives and techniques for helping men who want to be involved with their kids.