Fathers Day important says YMCA CEO
One of New Zealand?s leading charities, the YMCA, is urging families to celebrate the important contribution made by fathers on Fathers Day. YMCA National Chief Executive Ric Odom said ?Like mums, dads are the most important influencers of ...
Fathers and sons bond in rugged Wind River wilderness of Wyoming
Hauling 70-pound backpacks and seven days worth of food, four local father-son pairs ventured into the rugged wilderness of Wyoming?s Wind River Range in early July, leaving behind their cell phones and Xboxes for invaluable time that will fuel story-telling for years.
Four fathers picked as role models for child-rearing leave
The Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry has picked four fathers from 131 applicants to serve as standard bearers for the participation of dads in child-rearing. The four were named Monday as "the stars of 'ikumen' " to share with the public their experiences of caring for their children.
Fathers encouraged to play a meaningful role
What the Thousand Father March lacked in actual Peoria fathers who plan to take their children to school this week, it might have made up for with a stirring, if brief, musical program. General Parker, who arranged to have fathers march from three different locations in the city to Liberty Park on the riverfront Sunday evening, was displeased with the turnout but not swayed in his mission.