Loving, Laughing, and Learning: How Father–Child Relationships Contribute to Children's Development in Early Childhood

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Father-child relationships significantly enhance children's socioemotional and cognitive development, promoting healthy growth and learning.
Key areas of focus include warmth, play, and teaching, which together offer a comprehensive view of father engagement.
The analysis emphasizes the transition from traditional father involvement measures to a process-oriented understanding of relationships.
In light of societal changes, research should delve deeper into the dynamics of father-child interaction for effective parenting strategies.

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Review highlights how father-child relationships influence socioemotional and cognitive development in children, indicating new research directions.

Volling et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Review highlights how father-child relationships influence socioemotional and cognitive development in children, indicating new research directions.