Raising Strong Daughters: The Impact of Father-Daughter Relationships in Play

Dr. Rhea brings on Dr. Daphne Harris from the University of North Texas, to share how her relationship with her father and the lessons she learned through father daughter play shaped her life and her career. Daphne Chambers Harris, a dynamic speaker, researcher, and dedicated educator, holds a master's degree in clinical community psychology from Texas Southern University and a Ph.D. in Child Development from Texas Woman’s University. She serves as faculty at the University of North Texas-Denton within the College of Education’s Educational Psychology Department. In this role, she teaches courses in human development and family science and instructs courses on the administration and management of youth and family programs. She is also a non-profit consultant with expertise in organization start-up, program design, and implementation.  Dr. Harris's research is centered on exploring the lived experiences of Black children, families, and communities. Her current speaking topics and academic interests include examining Black men's mental health and masculinity, parenting socialization practices, homeschooling, play, and fatherhood among men of African descent.  Resources related to this episode: Dr. Harris' email for inquiries: [email protected] MENtal MATTERS - Their mission is to promote, protect, and prioritize the mental health and well-being of Black men by raising awareness, reducing stigma, providing support, and advocating for equitable access to mental health resources and services. Email: [email protected] Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn: mentalmatters23 Dear Fathers - A media platform dedicated to telling stories of black fathers from all angles while empowering our community with tangible resources that inspire, heal, and strengthen the black man. Instagram: @dear.fathers  Therapy for Black Men: aiming to reduce the stigma related to therapy by connecting Black men to therapists. Instagram: @therapyforblkmen Black Men Heal: Their mission is to provide access to mental health treatment, psycho-education, and community resources to men of color. Instagram: @blackmenheal