Raising Daughters and the Significance of a Father-Daughter Relationship

This week Dr Bruce Robinson discusses the significance of a father daughter relationship and the important role it plays in her life, now and in the future. The bond between a father and daughter is special and needs to be nurtured. Naturally, you may find it easier to bond with your son and may be […]

Back to School Series Part 3: Problems With Starting School

It is rare that a child has absolutely no worries about starting school, but rarer still that a child doesn’t eventually settle in. Here are a few common problems and strategies for dealing with them.  Although many children settle straight in, the start of school can cause some children to regress into some separation anxiety. This can result in […]

The importance of open communication

It may prove difficult at times to engage and communicate with your child, especially as they head into their teenage years. Having open communication will help you to have a deeper conversation and let them know you’re there for them. Open communication not only creates a mutual understanding and space to connect, but our research finds […]

Managing your child’s back to school anxiety with Dr Jodi Richardson

Anxiety is something we as adults are all too familiar with. There will also be times where your child too, feels anxious. Anxiety can especially be prevalent as children head back to school, whether it be the first day of primary or high school, or even just starting a new school year can trigger feelings […]

A Delicious Snack Idea – Peanut Protein Balls

Cam’s back in the kitchen and this week he’s got a healthy snack for you to try. What dad doesn’t love a five simple ingredient recipe? Have a play and see how you go! Ingredients 450g Peanuts (roasted and unsalted) 450g pitted dates 30ml cold press coffee 2 scoops of chocolate protein powder 100g desiccated […]

Back to School Series Part 2: The First Day at School

In this week’s back to school series we discuss the first day at school – for many of us this might be a distant memory, but I remember very clearly the excitement and also the nervousness around going to an unfamiliar place; wearing something different to school, spending an entire day out of the home […]

Engaging with the School

Last week we spoke about your child’s first day back at school, either for the very first time or returning for another year. This week, Dr Bruce Robinson’s tips centre around how you can engage with the school, not only to help your child settle, but to also help you become more involved and comfortable […]

Supporting your child starting school for the first time

Back to School Series Part 1: Getting Ready for School This week I would like to talk to you about Getting Ready for School – I have also asked our senior researcher to assist me with ensuring our recommendations are always current and up to date.  During the weeks leading up to when they start school, you can […]

Bacon wrapped meatballs with BBQ sauce on the menu

Switch up your dinner routine and have a crack at making some bacon wrapped meatballs with BBQ sauce. What makes meatballs ‘pop’? Bacon!! Oh and some tasty BBQ sauce. Purchase mince with some fat on it, not super lean but not the cheapest fattiest. But again, go with your budget. Ingredients 1kg beef mince 12 […]

Mushroom crumbed steaks for dinner this week

Dads who can go past a good steak, which is crumbed with delicious mushrooms? Try this week’s dinner suggestion from Cameron’s Kitchen.  Crumbed steak is a simple meal to create. I enjoy playing around with the flavours I add to the crumbing mix. So this recipe is just what I created in the video. Quantities can be […]

Back to school tips for Dad with Dr Bruce Robinson

Children may find the increased structure, longer days and rules of school to be very different from what they are used to at childcare or at home. The transition to life at school is an important one so it pays to be prepared. Here are a few tips from The Fathering Project to help you set […]

Tips to help your child settle at school with Dr Tim Hawkes

Helping anxious children, new school, first day back get settled, develop a routine, and look forward to school in 2021.  Dads can help their kids settle back to school – find out how! As Australian kids start heading back to school, many face a range of emotions, anxiety, fear, excitement, and sadness as they leave the comfort of their […]