The benefits of playing with your child
Father-child playtime is an important aspect of a child’s development. Playtime not only allows for bonding and building a stronger […]
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 […]
Raising Tweens: The Window of Opportunity with Michelle Mitchell
TFP CEO Káti Gapaillard sits down with Michelle Mitchell, tween and teen parenting expert, speaker and author. In this episode, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Dad-proof tip: Support school learning at home
When fathers support learning from school, at home, this demonstrates to your child that you truly value education and learning. […]
What do girls need most from their dads?
Seven things girls need most from their dads. From the moment your daughter is born, you will play a key […]
