Your physical activity and wellbeing as a dad
We know finding time for a solid amount of physical activity can be challenging, let alone when you have kids […]
Negotiating agreements with kids
As our children get older and demonstrate they can be trusted to follow the rules, we can involve them in […]
Self-discipline for older children
As children grow and come into their teenage years, the process of setting boundaries evolves. Parenting a teenager requires a […]
Tips for positive discipline
Discipline is the process of teaching our children how to develop skills to manage their own behaviour by teaching them what behaviour […]
Open conversations with teenagers
As children move towards the teenage years they may appear to not want to talk as much with you and […]
Setting boundaries and agreements with teens
Sometimes the words ‘rules’ and ‘discipline’ can automatically cause friction between parents and teenagers. A useful tip is to consider […]
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 […]
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 […]
