Staying connected as a family during the teen years
Many parents also say they worry that when their children become teenagers, they won’t want to spend as much time […]
The teenage brain: Dads matter during the teenage years
The adolescent brain is different to the adult brain as it is ‘under construction’ in preparation for the transitions from […]
Play is a game changer for toddlers
At the Fathering Project, we believe that “play is a game changer” for children’s development. Fathers who engage in active […]
Being an ally for your child
Supporting your child is the most important thing a father can do. It can be difficult to understand when your […]
How dads can help foster healthy body image in adolescents
Adolescence is a time when children undergo numerous physical changes, leading to feelings of vulnerability and insecurity about their bodies. […]
A dad’s role in building healthy self-esteem
A key factor in the development of resilience in children and young people is a healthy self-esteem. We want our […]
Engaging boys and men as allies: The key to unlocking gender equality
Historically, we have tackled gender equality through legal reforms, passing of laws and regulations to eliminate discrimination against women and […]
Seven ways to talk about risk taking with your teen
Seven ways to talk about risk taking with your teen. The benefits of healthy risk taking, and how to navigate […]
Empowering your child’s self-image and self-identity
Your child’s self-image or self-identity refers to their mental image of themselves, of who they are as individuals, socially and […]
Lingering anxiety since returning to school
All children and young people will experience anxiety at some stage because it’s a natural reaction our bodies have to […]
Back to school: Tips to support overtired behaviour
It can take a few weeks to get back into the swing of the school routine. The first few months […]
The first weeks of school: How to support your child
Although many children settle in relatively quickly, the start of school can cause some children to regress into some separation […]
