Engaging Fathers in Violence Prevention: A Path to a Non-Violent Future

This week marks the start of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, a powerful global call to end violence against women and children. In this context, we’re keen to re-share our “Engaging Fathers in Building a Non-Violent Future” piece written by Michael Flood. The paper highlights that fathers — and fatherhood more broadly […]

Dads: You matter and your health matters too

Dads: We Get You – And You’re Not Alone…  Being a dad today comes with a unique mix of responsibility, pressure, love, and learning. Many dads quietly carry a mental load that few people ever see. Between providing for your family, supporting your partner, managing work, keeping up with life admin, and trying to be […]

Help Your Teen Manage Anxiety by Being Present and Practical

Teenage years bring big changes: shifting life phases, peer pressures, school demands, and evolving identities. It’s no surprise that many teens feel anxious. According to one global meta-analysis, the prevalence of anxiety and depressive symptoms among adolescents has increased significantly in recent decades. As a dad, your support matters. When your teen feels heard, validated, […]

Supporting healthy emotional growth

Healthy emotional development in your young child is just as important as healthy physical and cognitive development. Whether you like it or not, your child will experience all sorts of emotions (sometimes all in one day!) and will routinely face circumstances they don’t like. Healthy emotional growth begins with you validating your child’s emotions and […]

Family time traditions: Strengthening bonds through rituals and connection

Family time is more than just a pleasant way to spend the weekend – it’s a vital ritual that helps parents and children build strong, lasting bonds. Whether it’s a lazy Sunday breakfast, a Friday night game marathon, a walk around the neighbourhood, or an after-dinner dance-off in the living room, creating space for regular […]

Family Dinner Connections

Connecting as a family is important to help your child feel a sense of belonging, safety and that their voice is heard. Family dinners are a great way to regularly check in with one another, connect with no devices, and set allocated time aside to spend together. To make family dinners a time for meaningful […]

Talking to your teen about peer pressure

Peer influence is pressure that comes from a peer or peer group, that encourages someone to change or maintain their attitudes, values, or behaviours to match to theirs. Peer pressure can be either negative (peer pressure) or positive (peer support). Teenagers are very sensitive to peer pressure because they want to fit in and be […]

Supporting my children when friendships change

Friendships often change as children move into their adolescent years. The transition into secondary schools will have already thrown up challenges of maintaining and changing friends, and it can take time for some teenagers to find those young people they really connect with and are going to form close, healthy bonds with going forward. As […]

How to encourage leadership in your children

You can encourage leadership in children by providing opportunities to work with others, take on responsibility, and learn good communication skills. Leadership isn’t just about being in charge—it’s about problem-solving, teamwork, and making thoughtful decisions. By fostering these skills early on, you help children build confidence and develop the ability to lead with empathy and […]

Building Sympathy, Empathy and Compassion

The development of true empathy and compassion is a step-by-step process that builds as children develop and experience life. Sympathy means recognising someone’s emotions, but empathy is a step further.  Empathy is when you feel the same emotion as the other person because you can imagine yourself in their place. Compassion takes this further. When […]

Back to school co-parenting

As the kids return back to school, we’re gearing up for the challenges and excitement that come with a new academic year. For parents who share care-giving responsibilities, whether living together or co-parenting separately, effective communication and collaboration are key to ensuring a smooth transition for the entire family. Here are six tips to help […]

Planning your 2025 family resolutions

With a new year just around the corner, many families take the opportunity to set resolutions. Family resolutions can strengthen bonds, set a positive tone for the year ahead, and create lasting memories. Unlike personal resolutions, family resolutions are about teamwork, shared goals, and collective growth. Here’s how you can make 2025 a year of […]