Each year, the Chicago Public Library Foundation sponsors a great program called One Book, One Chicago (OBOC). The question that the program asks is "What if all of Chicago read the same book at the same time?" It started in 2001, and over the years they have continued to add programming supporting discussions around each title. In 2013, they expanded the idea so that it's not just about a book, but about a theme emphasized in the book, and that the program offerings would expand throughout the system. This year the theme is "Imagine The Future" and the book is Do Androids … [Read more...]
Resolution: Find a Community that Supports Fatherhood
This time of year people are focused on making and keeping their New Year's resolutions. Some like quitting bad habits or making good habits are pretty straightforward. If you want to quit smoking, exercise more, read more, or eat healthily; there are very clear ways to start and places to get help. For others, like finding a community or group that will help you in your goal to be a better father, getting started on the right foot can be tricky.
That's what the City Dads Group is all about. At its core, the group wants to form diverse communities for … [Read more...]
1000 Chicagoland Dads
We are growing here at the Chicago Dads Group. It is a great experience to be apart of a community of men who want to be engaged with their children. Earlier this fall we crossed a threshold that we are pretty proud of, there are now 1000 dads in the Chicagoland area that have joined our group. We couldn't be happier. As more fathers join us we are building a stronger network of men who can help provide mental, emotional, and physical support to each other. We know how important s father's role is in their children's lives as they develop the emotional and social strength they need. When our … [Read more...]