News Articles - Fatherhood
Family lawyers highlight emotional impact of divorce and child custody battles
By Yahoo News, 02/07/2026 “…Family lawyers are highlighting the importance of mental health conversations during divorce and custody proceedings. Marking Time to Talk Day 2026 on February 5, experts say emotional wellbeing is often closely linked with family breakdowns. They are urging couples to prioritise open communication and seek support during transitions such as divorce,
Fathers win: ConCourt ruling allows parents to share four-month leave, ending maternal bias
By IOL, 10/03/2025 “…The Constitutional Court on Friday handed down a landmark judgment, effectively equalising parental leave rights in South Africa by granting all parents equal entitlements, regardless of gender, sex, colour, or circumstances. Read the entire article: https://iol.co.za/news/south-africa/2025-10-03-fathers-win-concourt-ruling-allows-parents-to-share-four-month-leave-ending-maternal-bias/#google_vignette
‘What I wish I had known about Fathers’ impact on their children’
By Sophie Baker, 09/12/2025 “…A social worker with over 20 years’ experience reflects on how she came to recognise fathers’ influence on their children and develop effective ways to engage them in her practice…” Read the entire article: https://www.communitycare.co.uk/2025/09/12/what-i-wish-i-had-known-engage-fathers/
Save the Date Advancing Equity in Prostate Cancer Free St. Louis Town Hall Event – August 26th
Join us Tuesday, August 26, 2025 5:30 – 7:30 for an open and honest conversation about prostate cancer and why it is still being diagnosed too late. Whether you know a little, a lot, or nothing at all about prostate cancer, this event is for you. Read the entire article: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/k2ecaww/lp/f32a9c4e-8277-44b1-8061-c69cfcdcec37
Addressing fatherlessness by supporting fathers
By Sheldon Thomas, 06/07/2025 “…Through the lens of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, we can see how a supportive father helps meet each stage of a child’s growth – from basic survival to personal fulfilment…” Read the entire article: https://www.keepthefaith.co.uk/2025/05/28/addressing-fatherlessness-by-supporting-fathers/