E487 Why is it Important for Children to Have Both a Mother and Father?

As we approach Father's Day, Dr Jennifer Baker, president and founder of Good Dads, shares an article about the dynamics of dads and how important it is for children to have a mother and a father. Show Notes "We are talking about in general, statistically, fathers tend to be a particular way, and in general, mothers tend to be a particular way, and each contributes something different to their child and children benefit from having a mother and a father... We want to talk about what fathers bring to the parenting relationship." (1:20) "Fathers also more consistently made it a point to get their children outdoors to do activities." (6:31) "Fathers were also more likely to encourage children's risk-taking." (10:50) Resources: Sign up for our newsletter and never miss a podcast! The Good Dads blog gooddads.com