The importance of fathers

    Sunday marked Father’s Day – an occasion to celebrate dads everywhere. To take a look at fathers in children’s lives, research shows that a child’s relationship with their dad affects everything from school performance to self-esteem – even mental health.

    Sunday marked Father’s Day – an occasion to celebrate dads everywhere. Research shows that a child’s relationship with their dad affects everything from school performance to self-esteem – even mental health.

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