Why you need to be an adaptable dad

Every dad knows that once you have children, even the best plans can be sent into chaos in an instant.  In order to meet these challenges effectively, you have to find ways of staying in the game, even when things aren’t going right. “Look at me right now. Relaxing in the driver’s seat, windows down, […]

Podcast: Tackling anxiety with Steve Biddulph

We are thrilled to welcome back our friend and renowned Australian best-selling author, activist and psychologist, Steve Biddulph. If you’re someone who experiences anxiety, or have had anxious feelings and not entirely sure how to address them, we encourage you to listen to this episode. Steve talks us through what he refers to as our […]

Father involvement in early childhood development

Father involvement in early childhood development has a deep impact on a child’s healthy development in all domains: language, thinking, physical, and social–emotional. When fathers spend quality time with their children, playing or doing activities together, they can expect their children to grow more resilient and healthily.  This evidence does not show fathers’ influence as […]

Podcast: The role of supportive caregiving in early childhood

In this podcast episode we are discussing early childhood and the role of supportive care during these key developmental years. A child who has an engaged, loving and supportive upbringing both in early childhood and in their education influences a variety of developmental milestones and is also a predictor of their success in transitioning to […]

Building creative thinking and language

Building creative thinking and language from an early age is key to child development outcomes. From a very early age, most children have great imaginative power and creative ability. This is often expressed in creative role play which helps children to explore the world around them. Children will role play scenes they have participated in […]

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 […]

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 […]