The Fathering Project

Being Involved and Overcoming Peer Pressure

Being Involved in Your Kid’s lives For an example, imagine a scenario where you’re coming up to New Years Eve and you’ve got teenagers who want to go out and have a wild party time. Mum and dad, however, say, … Continue reading →

How the Fathering Project Started: Interview

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How the Fathering Project Started The founder of the Fathering Project, Professor Bruce Robinson, is a lung specialist who looks after patients with asthma, pneumonia or emphysema, and cancer. Because lung cancer is the most common lethal cancer, he dealt … Continue reading →

The Uncharted Territory of a Teen Daughter’s Heart

Talking to my dad about boys was the last thing I wanted to do as a fifteen-year-old. I thought my parents wouldn’t understand or would freak out and tell me I was too young to be thinking about boys. Learning … Continue reading →

Family Fun: Web Resources

We have put together a list of websites you may find useful in your quest for great family fun. Please note, we are not affiliated with any of these sites, and at the time of writing they provided some good resources.

Family Fun: Outdoor Ideas

Looking for some ideas for more great family fun? Outdoor fun activities Go for a family bike ride. Make it fun by exploring somewhere new, making a picnic out of it or adding a quiz or treasure hunt. Buy some … Continue reading →

Family Fun Ideas: Indoor Fun

Now we all know that family fun is important, how about some ideas for those days where outside is just to rainy or too hot? Indoor fun activities Get the family together to play board games or card games Family … Continue reading →

Family Fun Ideas: Why and How

Family fun ideas Why? Apart from the sheer pleasure of it all, there are several reasons why it is worth being intentional about family fun times. Firstly, it enriches family life, creating great memories (Side note: when children give eulogies … Continue reading →

What kids really need from their Dads

Watch some inspirational excerpts from What Kids Really Need from their Dads DVD. This dynamic DVD and program will provide parents and teachers with an outstanding resource to assist and encourage fathers to positively engage in their children’s lives. The … Continue reading →

Benefits of being an involved Dad

Benefits to becoming an involved Dad You will almost certainly benefit from being an involved and committed dad. You will have: Better enjoyment of life Special memories Stronger relationship with your partner Friendship with your child More meaning in your … Continue reading →

What a Baby Really Needs from Their Dad

Show love by words and actions, including hugs. Do special things with the baby – special games, stories, tricks etc. This creates rituals that help the child feel special, that they mean something to someone. Right from the beginning let … Continue reading →