One insight I’ve gained through actual (as opposed to theoretical) parenting is that parents aren’t quite as responsible for their toddlers’ behaviour as I once assumed. A practical illustration will suffice: public meltdowns. Here are three things I can control when my toddler takes charge.
Being involved dads for our kids is one of the most powerful ways we can support our children's incredible mums, who carry such a heavy burden every day.
Our airborne journey was not for the faint of heart. Our travel involved relentless sleep deprivation, unexpected hurdles, and nonstop physical demands. Here are seven strategies we employed to survive the ordeal.
Rebellion is a part of the human heart. This perspective isn’t particularly popular. But it is honest – and it’s a powerful tool that equips us for the long journey of parenting.
In your role as a parent, recognise shame for what it is and consider how you can use it according to its purpose to help your child grow.
Our neighbourhood has its own Easter bunny — but not the kind you're thinking of. It’s not Santa’s forgotten sidekick, or a cheerful adult in a rabbit costume.
Fatherhood, far from being “toxic”, is an incredible protective factor that majorly reduces a whole variety of risks for children. The benefits of fatherhood extend far beyond the home, impacting children's health, safety, and future success. Keep that in mind next time someone uses the phrase “toxic masculinity”.
When I became a father for the first time, a little under two years ago, my priorities and perspective on the world changed in ways I was not expecting.
Parenting two under two is a rollercoaster, and some days, we’re just holding on for dear life.
While we are far from experts on toddler tantrums, there is one principle my wife and I have agreed on in recent days: pick your battles. We want to avoid as many unnecessary power struggles as possible, and preserve our emotional energy for the battles that really matter.
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