Chat with us, powered by LiveChat

Posts

FFCA has archived hundreds of policy, research, event, and call to action posts. Call us at +1-424-225-1323 or email alfie@fathersandfamiliescoalition.org
Emerging Insights into Generation Alpha: What Parents and Practitioners Need to Know
James Rodriguez
News
Emerging Insights into Generation Alpha: What Parents and Practitioners Need to Know By Caleb Roose, MDiv Research & Training Project Manager, Fuller Youth Institute Founder & Coach, Good Enough Dads 📧 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 📞 909-351-0720 💼 LinkedIn Growing Up in a Different World Growing up today looks different
Consent Means “Agree”: The Best Way to Teach Body Boundaries to Neurodivergent Kids
James Rodriguez
News
By Amy Lang, M.A. Founder, Birds & Bees & Kids 📧 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 📞 206-661-2245 🌐 BirdsAndBeesAndKids.com | BBKPros.com Love on the Spectrum and the Myth of Incapacity If you’ve watched Love on the Spectrum, you’ve seen autistic adults navigate dating and relationships with honesty, humor, and hope. The show does more than enter
What Does Early Relational Health Look Like?
James Rodriguez
News
By Dr. Gloria Andrade, PhD, IMH-E® Center for Autism and Early Childhood Mental Health, Montclair State University The Heartbeat of Early Relational Health When we discuss child development, we often focus on milestones — the first word, the first step, and the first day of school. Yet, behind every milestone is something more profound: a relations
HOPE: Rewriting the Story of Childhood from Surviving to Thriving
James Rodriguez
News
By Ashley Stallings, MA Co-Founder and Executive Director, Upper Valley Child Advocacy Center Founder and voice of “Audibly Ashley” When We Talk About Childhood When we talk about childhood, the conversation too often begins with what went wrong. Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) have taught us much about the long-term impact of trauma, but focu
Multiple Sclerosis and Its Impact on Young Girls: Moving Forward with Strength and Support
James Rodriguez
News
By Afroz Syed Written 28 October 2025 When Movement Becomes a Message For many young girls living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), even the simplest movements — lifting a cup, turning their head, walking across a room — can become both a challenge and a victory. Every motion tells a story of courage. Every pause between steps carries determination.&nb
A Life Skills Approach to Raising the Next Generation
James Rodriguez
News
  By Dr Rosina McAlpine – Parenting, Work & Family Well-being Expert The heart of the journey When I first became a mother, I realised that while I had an abundance of love, hope, and wishes for our child, I didn't have all the skills and knowledge I needed to raise a child who could truly thrive in the world. Despite decades of academic s
"We Love Them to Life": A Holistic Model for Fatherhood and Reentry
James Rodriguez
News
  By Larry Smith, President & CEO, Fathers and Families Center For the 27th International Families and Fathers Conference - Next Generation, Los Angeles 2026 A Father's Return — But Not Always His Freedom A father's body can return from incarceration, but his mind and spirit might remain caged. At Fathers and Families Center (FFC) in India
Have We Missed the Mark? Rethinking Our Role in Preparing Children for Life
James Rodriguez
News
By Dr Rosina McAlpine, MCom (Hons), MHEd, PhD Parenting, Work & Family Wellbeing Expert A Moment for Honest Reflection As educators, parents, and professionals in child and family services, our collective mission is to prepare children and adolescents not just for academic achievement but for life. We strive to equip them with the knowledg
The Purpose Within: Rising Up to Live and Lead with Meaning
James Rodriguez
News
Dr. James C. Rodríguez, MSW, CADC President & CEOFathers and Families Coalition of America This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. A Journey Through Leadership, Grit, and Legacy There's something sacred about quiet moments before the sun rises—when the world hasn't yet placed demands on your time, your
The Separation Shift: From Fight or Flight to Forward
James Rodriguez
News
This One Moment That Changes Everything By Tracey McMillan, Lawyer, Parental Co-ordinator, and CEO – Queensland Family Law Practice About the Author An extraordinary advocate for families and reform in the family-law sector, Tracey McMillan is an Australian lawyer, parental co-ordinator, mediator, and CEO of Lawyer Mediator / Queensland Family Law