Worldwide, fathers are honoured at various times of year, from March 14th in Iran to December 5th in Thailand, but Canada is one of several countries that celebrate Father’s Day on the third Sunday in June each year. We hope that June 20th will be a fantastic day for all the wonderful Dads and father figures in our community! Here’s a bit of trivia to suit this special occasion…
Of all male Regular Force members in Canada, 63% have at least one dependent.
- Parental leave was taken by 71 male CAF members from 1997-2001, and 2400 male CAF members in 2013 – and the number of Canadian Military Dads taking parental leave continues to grow.
- Do you know any families with a Dad and child serving in the Canadian Armed Forces at the same time? Here’s a sample, including two with connections to Kingston:
http://www.army-armee.forces.gc.ca/en/news-publications/national-news-details-no-menu.page?doc=celebrating-families-who-serve/kbpqul4z - The YouTube channel called “Dad, How Do I?” is a resource for kids and young adults to learn basic household skills, hosted by a man in Chicago who grew up not knowing his father. More details follow here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/lisettevoytko/2020/05/24/man-who-grew-up-without-a-dad-launches-youtube-channel-dad-how-do-i/?sh=6283ad27629a
Looking for info, tips, webinars and more, gathered by and for fathers? Three Canadian sites to start with are https://dadcentral.ca , https://canadiandad.com/ and https://likeadad.net/
If you’re interested in parenting resources and strategies, please contact the KMFRC Parenting Support Specialist: snipskmfrc@gmail.com.
By Leigh Wood Landry
Special Needs Inclusion and Parenting Support Specialist Worker
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