Paternal Behaviors in the Era of COVID-19

[...]it has been demonstrated that paternal involvement has a significant impact on the children well-being, especially when it comes to nutrition, exercise, play, and behavioral habits [4]. Most children grow up with a father and a mother, but some only have a single father, others have two male parents and therefore two fathers, others are raised in mixed families where the biological father is living outside and the stepfather living at home, whereas others grow up without a male figure involved in their lives. [...]a ‘father’ will be identified with the male figure/s, most involved in the caregiving and development of the child, regardless of the living arrangement, marital status, or biological relationship. According to the Italian National Statistical Institute (ISTAT) data, among employed parents with children under 15 years old, 34.6% of fathers reported difficulties in balancing out work and family. [...]eating habits usually tend to improve, risky behaviors and alcohol abuse tend to be reduced, and physical activity tend to increase.