AMES, Iowa -- Kids of all ages can send their appreciation to “good old Dad” this Father’s Day with an e-postcard, said Kristi Cooper, an Iowa State University Extension family life field specialist.

ISU Extension’s Me & My Dad Web site, (www.extension.iastate.edu/dads), features two e-cards that adults and youth can send to father figures.

“In addition to the electronic greetings, kids, moms and dads can learn how to strengthen that all-important bond between dads and kids,” Cooper said.

Since 2000, ISU Extension’s Me & My Dad Web site has helped thousands of families all over the world discover ways for fathers and children to stay connected, Cooper said.

Dads can learn from Featured Fathers to see how other dads handle their relationships. Moms and dads alike can browse the Ages and Stages page to stay up-to-date on specific father/child situations. Let’s Play offers seasonal activity ideas for dads and kids to do together.

“The relationship between mom and dad greatly influences how much and how often dad is involved with the kids,” Cooper said. “The Parenting Together page offers weekly tips to strengthen the co-parenting relationship.”

Cooper added, “The Me & My Dad Web site is a valuable resource for working dads and moms. They can look for information whenever they get a moment on the Internet.”

To learn more about how dads make a difference in their children’s lives, contact any ISU Extension county office. Extension field specialists are available to give presentations to community groups.

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