Fathering Articles
Sports Are Game Changers for Father/Daughter Relationships
According to a Baylor University study, the most frequent turning point in father-daughter relationships is shared activity — especially sports — ahead of such pivotal events as when a daughter marries or leaves home. Many daughters said they became closer to … Continue reading
Father Factors
It is a given that kids benefit from involved fathers. Recent research by John Hoffman took a look at the factors that impact fathers today, how mums and dads influence one another, how father child relationships are built and the impact … Continue reading
You Have to Say NO: Kids Must Take Responsibility
TEACHERS are urging parents to say no to their children more so they learn to take responsibility for their actions. This includes setting boundaries at an early age and refusing to drop everything to cater for a forgetful teenager. In the latest newsletter from Methodist Ladies College, acting dean of middle school … Continue reading
Dr Phyl Prout Talks About Fathering Daughters Part B
The final way to regard your daughter is to discover her world. What is she like? What kind of music does she like? What kind of sport does she like? What kind of books does she like? What kind of … Continue reading
Dr Phyl Prout Talks About Fathering Daughters Part A
What’s unique about the father-daughter relationship? How can girls get from their Dad what they might not get from anybody else. And the one main point is that a Dad’s love, or a Dad’s regard, or a Dad’s validation of … Continue reading
Dr Phyl Prout Talks About Fathering Daughters Intro
There seem to be a number of urban myths that prevail, about men trying to understand women. Are you familiar with any of those myths? Like the expression “Who can understand a woman?” or “Women!!!” said in an exasperated tone. Or … Continue reading
Be a Father Figure for a Child in Need
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Many mums that are sole parents wonder how to find good reliable male role models for their children. They often feel that they need to be both mum and dad to their kids. These mums are often battling to get … Continue reading
Good Fathering Could Save Australia $5 Billion a Year
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The link between good fathering and children’s outcomes is so strong that it’s estimated that if all Australian fathers spend an extra five minutes a day with each of their children, $5 billion a year would be saved in the … Continue reading
14 is the New 18 for Girls
The Fathering Project has an upcoming event with Steve Biddulph (read more about the event here). Steve was recently featured in The Weekend West, read on to discover how 14 is now the new 18 for girls. Forced to grow up too … Continue reading
Life Lessons to be Learned from Dad – Fathering Project in the Daily Telegraph
The Fathering Project was featured in the Daily Telegraph, read on to discover the life lessons that only Dads can teach. Playing with dad is not just simple fun —it can also set up a child for life. The influence … Continue reading