In June, the National Fatherhood Initiative published its research quantifying the amount of federal dollars that are provided to father absent homes through anti-poverty programs. This first of its kind report, entitled “The One Hundred Billion Dollar Man,” estimates that in 2006, taxpayers spent $99.8 billion. That’s nearly $100 billion – $100,000,000,000 – spent on [...]
Archive for September, 2008
The Cost of Father Absence
September 26, 2008
What a Difference Dad Makes
September 22, 2008
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, over 40% of households in Milwaukee are headed by single parents. In certain zip codes within the city, there is a 70% father-absence rate. When fathers are truly “absent” in the lives of their children, there are harmful consequences to families and to the entire community.
Milwaukee has the [...]
Discipline Defined
September 18, 2008
In response to Kevin’s comment to last night’s program:
I watched your’s show on tv tonite and I feel maybe if parents were allowed to disapline there kids to a certain extant that it should help with street viclance trouble plus if all are block watch captian’s has a direct line to a direct radio cotact [...]
Leave Your Questions, Thoughts
September 16, 2008
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Stress Can Take A Toll
September 16, 2008
Stress develops when the demands of life and parenting seem overwhelming. The Parenting Network recommends the following basic techniques to decrease stresses of parenting:
Establish routines — When children know what comes next, they are more cooperative.
Set limits — Set limits that are fair and clear so that children know what is expected.
Be consistent — Children [...]
A Little About The Parenting Network
September 16, 2008
The Parenting Network has served the Milwaukee metropolitan area for more than 30 years with the mission to strengthen parenting and to prevent child abuse.
They are a resource for families because parenting is the most challenging and important responsibility many of us will undertake in our lifetime.
Services include the 24-hour Parent Helpline, parenting [...]
Welcome To The On Assignment Blog
September 16, 2008
WISN, as part of our coverage, are continuing an effort looking at violence in Milwaukee.
WISN 12 News asked if the city is near the Tipping Point in this long-term enterprise about violence in Milwaukee.
We asked The Parenting Network to assist us with this blog. Leave your questions and concerns and The Parenting Network will respond.
Here are [...]
