Kyle Pruett

As a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the Yale School of Medicine, Kyle D. Pruett, M.D., specializes in child and family development within the Child Study Center and the School of Nursing. He is renowned for his deep understanding of the emotional well-being of children, positioning it at the core of child development studies.

Dr. Pruett is a distinguished advocate for paternal involvement in child upbringing, emphasizing the significant role fathers play as an underutilized resource in their children’s lives. His pioneering work includes conducting the only long-term U.S. study on the impact of primary caretaking fathers on children. He has authored several influential books, including "The Nurturing Father," "Fatherneed," and "Partnership Parenting: How Men and Women Parent Differently—Why It Helps Your Kids and Can Strengthen Your Marriage," which highlight the transformative effects of active fatherhood.

In addition to his literary contributions, Dr. Pruett has extended his expertise to various media and public engagements. He hosted the Lifetime Television series "Your Child Six to Twelve with Dr. Kyle Pruett" and was chosen by Oprah Winfrey to host the award-winning video "Begin With Love." His insights are frequently featured in The New York Times, and he is a regular on National Public Radio and television. Dr. Pruett also engages in global discussions, offering insights into paternal engagement and its effects on community strengthening, with examples from Turkey, Alberta, and California. He continues to impact the field by serving as a past president of Zero to Three: The National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and their Families, and as a former member of the Sesame Workshop Board of Directors.