Raising Super Learners: How 10 Minutes a Day with Dad Boosts Kids Grades

The Dad Central Show

In our latest episode Drew Soleyn and Ed Gough Jr. shed light on the challenges and opportunities fathers face when it comes to being actively engaged in their children's education. They highlight the financial stress many fathers feel while striving to provide for their families, as well as the lack of support available to enable fathers to be involved in the parenting process.

The study we reference in the episode finds that fathers have a unique role in their child's educational outcomes and that increased father involvement from an early age can positively impact a child's educational development. Spending just 10 minutes a day engaging in activities like reading, playing, singing, and drawing with our children can make a significant difference in their educational attainment.

Action steps for fathers include spending quality time with their children, reading to them before bed, and engaging in playful and educational activities regularly. We believe that education is not limited to just classroom learning, and fathers can also add to children's development when they create fun and memorable life experiences that help children develop non-academic skills too.

We also explore the importance of broader structures and systems to support fathers, such as paternity leave and employer support. Dad Central is proud to offer training to family service and early childhood education organizations on how to engage dads effectively through our evidence based program, Super Dads Super Kids. This program provides practical tools for dads to thrive and be actively involved in their children's lives.

The episode emphasizes the long-term social impacts of investing in fathers' involvement, such as improved healthcare and better career development for our children. We also discuss the division in parental involvement and stress the importance of dads building positive relationships with their children and supporting their education.

As part of our commitment to supporting fathers, we have recently launched a new fatherhood community called Dad Mentor. Dad Mentor aims to transform the fatherhood experience by providing dads with the support and guidance they need to thrive. Through this community, dads can feel in control, stay calm and patient with their children, and guide them with confidence.

Link to article and study referenced in this episode:

• Article: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/sep/20/fathers-have-unique-effect-on-childrens-educational-outcomes-study-finds
• Study Report: https://business.leeds.ac.uk/downloads/download/314/piece-report

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