2010 Conference
Engaging Fathers: Strengthening Families

January 13-15, 2010

Arrowwood Resort, Alexandria, MN

On January 13-15, 2010, the Strong Foundations Conference and the Minnesota Fathers & Families Network Minnesota Fatherhood Summit joined together to provide one conference that promotes the importance of building strong families to support children in their earliest years.

2010 Conference Keynote Presenters

Beyond the Dyad: Understanding How Coparenting Dynamics Affect Infant and Toddler Development

Dr. James McHale, Chair of the Department of Psychology at the University of South Florida and author of Charting the Bumpy Road of Coparenthood

• Presentation slides (88 pages)
• Presentation handout (15 pages)

The Paternal Presence: Its Unique Role and Power in the Lives of Young Children

Dr. Kyle Pruett, Clinical Professor of Child Psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine and author of Fatherneed

• Presentation slides (40 pages)
• Presentation handout (7 pages)

Session Presentation

The Power of Early Experience in Development

Vicki Turetsky, Commissioner, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Child Support Enforcement

• Session slides (21 pages)
• Session handout (4 pages)

Additional Detailed Conference Information

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