Dr Bruce Robinson and Maggie Dent fathering advice video series
We are excited to announce the launch of the fathering tips and advice video series with Maggie Dent and Dr. Bruce Robinson. Together, they bring you an exclusive six-part video series packed with invaluable insights and practical tips to help you navigate the complexities of fatherhood and raising children. As parents, we all strive to […]
Talking to your kids about healthy relationships
Talking to your kids about healthy relationships is important for their development. Both dads and mums play an important role in having age-appropriate conversations to educate their sons and daughters about how to be respectful and expect respect. Modelling healthy relationships for kids will help influence the people they surround themselves with and the types of […]
Podcast: Managing anxiety as a parent
In this episode, we discuss managing anxiety as a parent and coping strategies when life feels challenging for you, and your family. In today’s world, we all experience anxious moments, and our kids can too. But it’s important to recognise when the anxiety is on-going and impacting your day-to-day life and signs to look out […]
A father’s impact on toddler development
Toddlers are at an important stage for social and emotional development, where they are learning how to interact with the world and how to understand and express their own emotions. It is a key stage for language development and emotional regulation, so your role in encouraging and providing a safe environment is essential. Did you […]
Looking after your mental health
Mental health is about our psychological, emotional, and social well-being—how we think, feel, and act. Good mental health helps us live positively, handle life’s changes, and face challenges. Mental health issues can include depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, and more. It’s normal to feel sad, tense, angry, or anxious sometimes, but if these feelings last a long […]
FIFO/DIDO Dads: Preparing to go away
In a recent study around Western Australian FIFO workers, children were found to get anxious when their dads were away. The study found 43.1 per cent of kids felt nervous or anxious when the FIFO parent returns to work, 45.6 per cent worry about the FIFO parent’s safety at work. Working away regularly can be […]
Cameron’s teriyaki style chicken stir fry
What happens if you don’t have the ingredients you want? You pivot and make something up! This recipe uses soy sauce and brown sugar to give us the Teriyaki sauce flavour. Using pre-cut chicken pieces makes prep time faster. Simple recipe for weeknight dinners for the whole family. Recipe Ingredients 500g chicken leg meat ½ […]
What makes strong families?
Providing a strong foundation of safety and security, followed by consistent warmth, care and attention strengthens family bonds. When there are challenges to be faced, overcoming them will only reinforce the foundation, rather than destroy it. So, what are the practical steps to reinforcing your family’s wellbeing and ability to weather the storms? Communication –make […]
Talking about personal boundaries and consent
Boundaries in healthy relationships are just like boundaries on a sports field or a court. It’s like setting a line that you don’t want someone to cross in the way they treat you, and boundaries work both ways. The saying “treat others how you would like to the treated” is an example of setting boundaries. […]
Empowering your child and their self-image
Your child’s self-image or self-identity refers to their mental image of themselves, of who they are as individuals, socially and more globally. A sense of image or identity can be shaped by experiences, interactions with others, the local environment, and their own unique personality. Self-image has a lot to do with self-esteem because how your […]
Five ways to embrace your child’s unique abilities
What makes us great as humans is that we are all uniquely different, and this is no different for your children. Your child has their own unique personality, strengths and also areas for growth, and it’s our job as parents to nurture their uniqueness and empower them to develop into self-assured adults with a strong […]
Promoting a growth mindset for children
Growth mindsets are important to help your children reframe their way of thinking. One of the most impactful ways we can support our children is by fostering a growth mindset—a belief in the power of effort, perseverance, and learning from setbacks. How can you help to promote a growth mindset for children? Try these six […]
