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When talking to dads, they all agree that the most important job of a father is to be a good example for their kids. This way, children can learn positive habits and actions by watching them.

Studies show that when dads are caring and supportive, it helps kids grow mentally and socially. It also boosts their confidence and makes them feel good about themselves.

Some guys who visit PeaceBuilders don’t have kids or might not be married. But everyone, no matter their situation, needs support and friendship from other men.

PeaceBuilders encourages everyone to find ways to connect with other men in their communities and spend time together. It’s important to have that support, no matter what.

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Your Toolbox

https://chilliwack-fraserhealthrural.test-pathwaysbc.ca/programs/860

https://www.comserv.bc.ca/daring-dads/

https://psychcentral.com/lib/fathering-in-america-whats-a-dad-supposed-to-do

Podcast & Youtube Links

Why Dads Matter https://dadcentral.ca/

Dads get depressed too https://postpartum.org/podcast/beyond-postpartum-ep-6/

PeaceBuilders Opinion 1

We want to created a social connecting opportunity, where men can just hang out and chill. Many events will have some active element so there will be some physical and some mental health benifit to everyone.

The focus is on spending time together and sharing stories or even just a cup of coffee.

The whole idea is to get off the couch and meet other guys to just do stuff. As long as its clean and legal and does not involve alchol, drugs or pornography, then we can all enjoy the time together.

Many of the guys are around 45 - 65 years old, but we have no age limit. We each have something to give and we each have something to learn, as long as we are open to that idea. It will hoever not be a dating site, but a place where men can just connect and be men, in a healthy positive way.

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Author's Opinion 1

Extracts from: Why Dads Need Social Connections -By Keegan Albaugh

According to a survey completed in the United Kingdom by YouGov, a global public opinion company, "around 18 percent of men said they did not consider themselves to have close friends." Thirty-two percent stated they did not even have a best friend.

And, typically, dads start off without much support prior to the birth of a child. In a 2015 Massachusetts General Hospital survey of more the 900 expectant fathers, one-third of the respondents "answered 'nobody' when they were asked who they could go to for support and information about fathering skills." Although the numbers are alarming, I'm not surprised. In our society, men are conditioned to bottle up their feelings and mask their vulnerabilities. But men need opportunities to connect, share and listen.

So, what can we do?

Search for a dad group. They may be few and far between, but search your community for any dad groups or clubs.

Find a Meetup or Facebook group around a specific interest. Have a hobby? Search for groups of people with like-minded interests. Connecting over a shared interest can lead to lasting friendships

Connect with your neighbors. Bake some cookies and bring them to a neighbor you don't really know, or just spend more time grilling on your front lawn. A lot of times, we live around awesome people but don't really take the time to connect.

Volunteer for a local cause. What are you passionate about? Chances are, if you volunteer with an organization with a mission that aligns with your beliefs, you'll connect with people who share similar ideals.

Author's Opinion 2

Extract from Movember Canada

“Being a man of more words isn’t about dialing up the banter. It’s about carving out space for meaningful chats about the bigger stuff in life. From talking about the kids, the bills, a new job or a setback – the right conversation can make all the difference to a man who might be struggling.”

Extract from Casey Palmer, CaseyPalmer.com

“What I think the modern dad is really starting to understand is that we can’t parent our children alone. Just like moms, we need communities who we can go to when we need to unburden our souls and who can offer advice when we can’t overcome issues with our skills alone. Being lone wolves has done so much more harm than good for countless generations of men before us—it’s time that we break the cycle.”

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Updated: November 2023