Fathers’ involvement with their children has a substantial influence on both their children’s and their families’ health and development. Studied effects on child outcomes are reviewed within each phase of a child’s development (prenatal, infancy, childhood and adolescence). In addition, the impact of the physical and mental health of fathers on the health of their children is considered. This review advocates for policies enhancing father involvement, accessible and more extensive paternity leave, and increased attention to paternal postpartum depression by the medical community.

Behavioral problems in preschool children have led to increased rates of expulsion and suspension from preschool. This case report describes the management of children aged 0-5 with behavioral concerns in a pediatric practice. Identified children were referred to an integrated behavioral health provider who provided accessible evaluation and treatment to parents and children, as well as consultation to childcare providers. The report describes case examples of how these services prevented adverse outcomes at the preschool age for three children.

The degree "BA" for the last author, Nathan Yuen, in the authors list and the affiliation footnote is incorrect. The correct degree is "BS".The original article has been corrected.Publisher's note Springer Nature remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations.