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In this article a university professor, former student, and father describe the father’s interactions with his toddler-age son within a parent–child playgroup. The authors discuss the important role of fathers, what they learned from observing the father interact with his son, and implications for teachers and other professionals.
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Appendix: Resources on the PIWI Model
Appendix: Resources on the PIWI Model
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Appl, D.J., Brown, S. & Stone, M. A Father’s Interactions with His Toddler: Personal and Professional Lessons for Early Childhood Educators. Early Childhood Educ J 36, 127–134 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10643-008-0263-2
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