Father Involvement: A Catalyst for Transforming Gender Equity and Early Childhood Development in the Next 1000 Days

Father or male caregiver involvement is good for children and families. Caring father-child relationships in the early years are essential for children’s development and wellbeing. The recent launch of the two-part Lancet series, Early Childhood Development And The Next 1000 Days reveals that about 70% of children co-reside with their fathers. Despite the significant role that fathers play in children’s lives, parenting interventions still largely focus on mothers, particularly as it relates to the next 1000 days.