Sources of Parenting Support in Early Fatherhood: Perspectives of United States Air Force Members

Fathers' access to parenting information during the transition to parenthood and how best to engage fathers in parenting intervention programs were explored. Fathers emphasize the importance of information in facilitating the transition to parenthood, especially in the key domains of effective co-parenting and communication, children's developmental milestones, and appropriate use of discipline. Results underscore that men tend to rely more on informal sources of parenting information (e.g., spouse or partner, family members, friends) than on formal sources of information (e.g., pediatricians, social workers).