Making Memories at the Movies – Dad and the Kids
Stories are even more important to children, especially when seen with Dad. There are some good family-friendly movies out at the moment. Let me give you my top three choices.
Stories are even more important to children, especially when seen with Dad. There are some good family-friendly movies out at the moment. Let me give you my top three choices.
Bruce Robinson argues that every father must learn to give unconditional love to his children, and is explicit about dads telling their children about their unconditional love for them. I agree, but it is darn difficult.
John Stapleton has released a book exposing the 50-year disaster of Australia’s Family Law Act. I was profoundly impressed with the fact that his heart had not become hard and calloused in his over-three-decade fight against the injustice of the family law system.
Dr Arthur Brooks, a professor at Harvard University, spoke at the recent ARC Conference in London on "The Science of Happiness". Start your own study on the Science of Happiness, put it into practice, teach your kids the same and create a very happy family in the process.
My younger brother died in a car accident in Tasmania on 16 January 2025, not too far from where he lived. Cameron left a living legacy displayed in his only daughter, grandchildren, nephews and nieces.
This article by Christian Jurinka, "Driving With Dad", brought back some happy memories. Like Christian's, my dad let me steer the car while seated next to him. I was only 12 years of age. I felt so proud. In some ways, it was the rite of passage ceremony I never had, but desperately needed.
As a father, prioritising exercise is one of the best things you can do for yourself and your family. Not only will you reap the physical and mental health benefits, but you’ll also strengthen your role as a positive influence in your kids’ lives.
Jason Smith and his wife Paulina, in their Purposeful Parenting scheme, have designed various rites of passage for their teen children centering on fun, responsibility and service as they mature into adulthood. Read on to glean some ideas about how to shape your teen's destiny with such memorable moments.
“Our kids are counting on us to provide two things: consistency and structure. Kids need parents who say what they mean, mean what they say, and do what they say they are going to do”. These are the wise words of Barbara Coloroso, who is an internationally recognised speaker and author on parenting. Yet these words could also be the mantra for Jason T. Smith. Jason T. Smith is a writer, ...
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