Take a look at the following video clip from The Bill Moller Radio Show on WGN. The guests include Illinois Fatherhood Initiative President, Kevin Kirberg, and Principal of Ira Jones Middle School, Dr. Edward Boswell. Topics discussed include the “Celebration of Fatherhood” Dinner coming up on June 16th and parenting issues facing children and parents. A link for information regarding the dinner can be found, here.
This is a section from a book talking about how the Federal Government is trying to increase their support of father’s roles by developing various programs. The U.S Department of Health and Human Services has a created a guideline for what they believe regarding fatherhood. To read more, click here.
Jeri LaBahn wrote an article, “Education and Parental Involvement in Secondary Schools: Problems, Solutions, and Effects”. This article talks about how parental involvement in the school is important to the education center as well as the child. To read more information click here.
This is article, “Local School Councils and Parent Involvement in Chicago” by the Harvard Family Research Project is about a study done on school participation by Hispanic parents and how it coincides with the significance of family involvement. To read specific facts and information click here.
This is a blog written by parents and professionals concerning child behavior. You can comment on any of the posts with questions or advice. For example one blog post is about how a parent can decide what sport their child should play. To read the blog click here.
Here is video of Comeback Guest, Patrick McCaskey, presenting his speech when he was selected for 2009 Honorary Father of the Year.
Here is a video clip showing all the 7th grade winners of the Essay Contest. The girl speaking is Emily, she wrote an incredibly beautiful and touching essay about her Uncle Vic.