Are fathers really that important - or have we underestimated their role for too long? In this conversation, we explore the powerful impact a father’s presence has on a child’s emotional, social, and developmental well-being - and what happens when that presence is missing. This talk goes beyond outdated stereotypes and highlights how involved fatherhood supports stronger relationships, academic success, and a more stable sense of self in children - while father absence can create long-term challenges that ripple into adulthood and across communities. This is a space to reflect, learn, and reframe what it truly means to show up […]