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 […]

Supporting your mental health with life balance

We all need to find a comfortable balance that includes time for all the aspects of our lives that we feel are important including family, work, physical wellbeing, mental wellbeing and social time. Life balance doesn’t just happen, you have to create it by prioritising what is truly important to you, taking control of your […]

Being a role model for navigating conflict

Conflict is a normal part of life, and it is important for you to model to your child/ren positive ways of handling conflict and disagreements. If you have a conflict situation in the home, how you approach it can be very powerful, and gives your child essential tools for their future at home, at school […]

How to help your child to build empathy

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 […]

Tips for helping your children to be safe in activities without you

As your child gets a bit older, they become increasingly independent and may spend time away from you at school, sports or other activities. It is important to have conversations about staying safe when you are not there. Top Tips Set boundaries about places they may go, people they may see, and things they may […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]