Former Taifa Stars goalkeeper calls upon fathers to play an effective role in parenting during their children’s early years.

UNICEF Tanzania celebrated Father’s Day with renowned footballer and former Taifa Stars goalkeeper, Ivo Mapunda, who called on fathers to step up their game in parenting, especially in the early years of their children’s lives.

UNICEF celebrity supporter and father-of-four, Mapunda, shared a video message for all Tanzanian fathers – urging them to be more involved in their children’s lives, especially in the early years.

Evidence suggests that when fathers bond with their babies from the beginning of life, they are more likely to play a more active role in their child’s development. Research also suggests that when children positively interact with their fathers, they have better psychological health, self-esteem and life-satisfaction in the long-term.

Advances in neuroscience have proven that when children spend their earliest years – particularly the first 1,000 days – in a nurturing and stimulating environment, new neural connections form at an optimal speed. These neural connections help determine a child’s cognitive ability, how they learn and think, their ability to deal with stress, and can even influence how much they will earn as adults.

“I read to my two-year-old every day, and encourage her to ask questions. And I play football with my older three on a daily basis. It’s our time to bond, and talk. On Father’s Day, I would like to encourage all dads to make sure they don’t miss out on this precious phase of their children’s lives. I am very happy to collaborate with UNICEF on this day,” said Mapunda. UNICEF is using Father’s Day to renew its call to break down cultural and financial barriers preventing fathers from spending quality time with their young children.


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