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DADS and MOMS of Michigan eNewsletter We had a wonderful year in front of us, expanding education programs and our outreach. We completed planning to expand the DADS and MOMS University. We will conduct an Awards Banquet and Gala on March 17, bicycle marathon in August, Equal Parents Week in September, Dream Cruise, education forums, and Fathers conference. We switched to a live answering service to provide direct support for more than 200 people each month. We are looking for more Moms, Stepparents, Grandparents, and Dads this next year to help be a mentor to struggling parents, stepparents, and grandparents, to grow the programs. Volunteer and be a mentor, make a commitment, and make a difference today. Dads and Moms of Michigan will strengthen its focus on education and expand education programs around the state. For information and to help, call 248-559-DADS (3237). Sign up for our eNewsletter at www.dadsofmichigan.org
Dads and Moms University Presents Dads and Moms of Michigan University (DMU) is planning a monthly series of programs for 2007. We are launching parent education programs the 2nd Tuesday of each month. We are expanding resources for Dads, Moms, Stepparents, and Grandparents, and in the Moms of Michigan and Parenting forums to provide more resources for both Parents. DADS AND MOMS OF MICHIGAN FAMILY FORUM 7:00 - 7:30pm: DADS presentation For information, call 248-559 DADS (3237)
Education Seminars - (2nd Tuesday of each month from 7:00 - 9:00 pm) Immanuel Lutheran Church and School
DADS AND MOMS OF MICHIGAN 2007 ANNUAL GALA & AWARDS BANQUET Saturday, March 17, 2007, Westin Hotel, Southfield, Michigan. Check the web site for more details and to register, or call 248-559-3237. www.dadsofmichigan.org We will recognize many distinguished contributors and advocates that promote families and children. Meet several celebrities at this noted event. Recognize those great Dads, Moms, and parents that know family matters. It has only been two decades since noted child psychologist, Michael Lamb, accurately described fathers as the “forgotten contributors of child development.” For most of the last century, psychologist, child rearing experts, gender feminists, and the popular culture assumed that fathers were, at best, redundant with mothers and perhaps even irrelevant. The stereotypical view of many, and especially those within the human services agencies, courts, and the legislatures, was… the only adult with whom children have or need a significant relationship is their mother. Today, much more research here and abroad unequivocally demonstrates that outcomes of children with involved fathers include the behavioral aspects of reduced contact with juvenile justice system/law enforcement, delays in initial sexual activity, and reduced domestic violence. Educational improvements include higher grade completion, greater mathematics and verbal strengths; while emotionally, children of involved fathers also exhibited greater stress tolerance, empathy, and moral sensitivity. Additional research found that children growing up in single-parent (mom or dad) families are twice as likely to develop serious psychiatric illnesses and addictions later in life…further demonstrating what our grandparents knew and most of us already intuitively know, that children really do need both of their biological parents to properly develop in life. Our Annual Gala and Awards Banquet event raises funds and awareness with which to continue our efforts. Help us by purchasing tickets, or a table (8) and/or a program book advertisement for this exciting event. Please contact our ticket sales office at (248) 559-3237.
SUBJECT: DADS AND MOMS OF MICHIGAN 2006 ACCOMPLISHMENTS DADS and MOMS of Michigan is proud of the accomplishments in 2006 and looks forward to an even better year in 2007. This includes the work of DADS of Michigan, MOMS of Michigan, DADS of Michigan PAC, and the DADS and MOMS of Michigan University.
Thank you very much for your continued support in 2007.
MOMS Voice –Step Moms Being a mom is tough enough, and to step in as mom #2 is even harder. Gain insight and share with others the hardships and triumphs of being a step-mother.
Step Parenting As A Stepcouple:
Glenn Sacks, Thanks for the Following How to Stop a Dirty Divorce The Business of Love Use Evidence to Win Your Case If You're Dealing with False Accusations or Custody Battles, You're Probably Dealing With... Finally a Father Friendly Kids' Book Is being a Disneyland Dad taking its toll? Does your 'career' get in the way of seeing your kids?
DADS Merchandise Consider ordering some DADS merchandise for your favorite DAD this holiday season. Soon we will be adding MOMS merchandise. Sorry Moms, Stepparents and Grandparents, you are as important. Fax 248-559-5427 Cut here Please consider making a monthly contribution via credit card.
I authorize DADS and MOMS of Michigan and The Village Secretary to keep my signature on file and to charge my Visa, MasterCard or American Express account for recurring monthly charges for a period of (example 1 year) __________ beginning (date) ___________ in the amount of $________. I will give Dads and Moms of Michigan through The Village Secretary 30 days written notice to cancel the use of my credit card for this purpose. Customer Name: __________________________________________________ Cardholder Name: _________________________________________________ Cardholder Billing Address: __________________________________________ City/State/Zip: ____________________________________________________ Credit Card Number Expiration Date: __________________________________ Cardholder Signature Date: __________________________________________ Cut here Dads and Moms of Michigan (www.dadsofmichigan.org) includes Dads of Michigan, Moms of Michigan, and Dads of Michigan PAC. These are volunteer responsible parenthood education organizations for fathers and mothers. They instruct on the importance of involved biological parents to the successful development of their children. Dads of Michigan PAC is an independent volunteer political advocacy group dedicated to legislation keeping both biological parents actively engaged in the lives of their children despite divorce and custody, in most instances. They believe men and women should be viewed equally under the law and their credo is: "fathers are responsible parents too...because the best parent is both parents." Dads of Michigan, the Michigan affiliate of the American Coalition for Fathers and Children, is also the developer of the Dads and Moms University of responsible education for teenage, divorced, and unmarried parents. This educational program employs several features to either directly or indirectly benefit nearly 2 million men, women, and grandparents and just under one-half million children each year in Michigan. For more information, please contact us at (248) 559-DADS (3237) or email info@dadsofmichigan.org. DADS and MOMS of Michigan Code of Ethics and Business Conduct.
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