Helen was interviewed by Kate Bottley on BBC Sunday Morning live on 20th June 2021 (Father’s Day) about how fathers’ roles had changed over the last fifty years.
Watch the clip here:
"Involved fatherhood is a strategy for gender equality" @HelenNorman23 @PIECEstudy
Great to be part of this for #InternationalWomansDay2023
@fatherhoodinst https://twitter.com/fatherhoodinst/status/1633404505466216451
Today, International Women’s Day 2023, we’re celebrating prominent UK women who are committed to leading calls for involved fatherhood as an essential contribution to gender equality. We asked them why they do this important work.
Here's what they said... (a thread)
Working fathers are spending more time per day looking after their children. In this article @paul_hodkinson and @_rachel_brooks explore why this matters
COVID may have enhanced many dads' involvement in parenting – our research shows why caregiving roles can last. Great piece by @paul_hodkinson & @_rachel_brooks, citing our recent data reports https://theconversation.com/covid-may-have-enhanced-many-dads-involvement-in-parenting-our-research-shows-why-caregiving-roles-can-last-197487
💡Fascinating to hear & discuss @PIECEstudy’s important findings on fathers’ childcare involvement & children’s attainment at primary school - lots to build on!
@FenlandPP @ParentpowerSL @BrilliantClub @learnwparents @fatherhoodinst @EduDetective https://twitter.com/PIECEstudy/status/1613261687120863260
Fantastic to share our findings highlighting the importance of father engagement in children's care & learning @ the brilliant @learnwparents Parental Engagement Forum.
Insightful discussions w. @Parentkind @PeepleCentre @ukEdge @DattaJon @SHSorguk @CForLearning & many others!
Thanks for your blog, nice to read. Do not stop.