Dr. Jeffrey Shears: The Unique Role of Fathers in Child Development

DR. JEFFREY SHEARS, professor of social work and fatherhood researcher, explains why dads are more than providers, how father presence shapes child development, and what the data says kids uniquely get from fathers.

As co-chair of the Moynihan Institute for Fatherhood Research and Policy and author of What All Dads Should Know, Dr. Shears has spent decades studying how fathers influence self-regulation, school readiness, emotional security, and long-term outcomes. He breaks down the science in a way that every dad can use, whether you live in the home or not.

He explains:

◼️ Why “living in the house” is not the same as being present

◼️ The unique ways dads shape self -regulation and school readiness through play

◼️ Why society keeps labeling fathers as just a paycheck and why that is wrong

◼️ The difference between residential and non -residential dads when it comes to real involvement

◼️ The four biggest influences that shape how men learn to father

◼️ One simple question that reveals what your kids actually need from you

◼️ How the phone quietly weakens the connection and what to do instead

◼️ Why co-parenting and blended families work best when adults stay mission -focused on the child

DR. JEFFREY SHEARS: Where To Find Them

Website - https://thefathercenter.org/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefathercenter/

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