Unique Child Fathers: Practice in pictures - Dad's the word

Nursery World, 7 February 2008

The important role men play in children's lives is increasingly recognised. Anne O'Connor explains how settings can better involve them.

Baby Orson is one week old. His dad was there at the birth and has played a full part in his care from the beginning. Although mum, who is breastfeeding Orson, is his primary care-giver at this stage - and likely to be his primary attachment figure - his dad, and his older brother, are both actively involved in bonding with him as important secondary attachment figures. Dad has just changed Orson's nappy and is making the most of this...

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