December 2021

  • fathering

How To Be a Great Dad

Fathering is no walk in the park. But we can learn and improve by taking in the advice of those who have walked the path before us. Read on for some great practical tips for fathering. "Plans go wrong for lack of advice; many advisers bring success." These words are found in an ancient book called the book of Proverbs. The bottom line is that if we want to be successful ...

By |2021-12-04T07:36:33+10:00December 3rd, 2021|Uncategorized, Dads|1 Comment
  • Frank Capra

When Real Men Speak, Truth Trumps Fiction

The life of Frank Capra is a reminder that real-life stories are often the most powerful we will ever hear. When real men like Frank Capra speak, truth trumps fiction.  Like many in Generation X, I was raised on television by Boomers who chose to co-parent with the idiot box! I was one of those taught to sit in front of the television and told to "speak only when you're spoken ...

By |2021-12-03T17:14:39+10:00December 3rd, 2021|Dads, MANHOOD, NEW DADS|0 Comments
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Choosing to Join In When Your Kids Have Fun

Having fun with your kids sometimes means choosing to join them in their silly activities. The other day my girls emptied shredded paper all over the floor to play with it -- so I joined them! On Friday afternoon, I had Phoebe asleep in the swing while Esther and Magdalene were watching a program on TV. I thought it was the perfect time to shred a big pile of paperwork that ...

By |2021-12-15T09:23:12+10:00December 2nd, 2021|Children, FAMILIES, HUMOUR, MOTHERS|1 Comment

Anger Busters for Kids

If your child is angry, neither lashing out or bottling it up is a good idea. Here are eight great anger busters to help your child manage his or her emotions. Your child is yelling, slamming doors and having an all-out tantrum – but can he trust you with his anger? Punishing the behaviours associated with anger might be a quick fix, but without instruction, your child will lose out. National ...

By |2021-12-10T16:17:19+10:00December 1st, 2021|Children, Dads, FAMILIES|0 Comments
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