Presence More Than Presents: Dad’s Holiday Heartbeat
Dads, you are incredibly valuable. The holidays are a time when your kids especially want you there – they want your presence far more than presents.
Dads, you are incredibly valuable. The holidays are a time when your kids especially want you there – they want your presence far more than presents.
Whatever your story, your children don’t need you to be flawless. They need their father to be present. They need you to be aware of the story behind you, so you can write a better one in front of them.
For decades, conventional wisdom has said that marriage — widely recognised as the bedrock institution of society — is on the decline. But brand new research has challenged that assumption. If family is making a comeback, that is a huge victory for everyone.
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.
Single fathers can help other dads by sharing their experiences on the work-family balance of single parenting. Plus, earn a $20 voucher in the process!
Why do some dads obsess over sports errors their kids make? Few will ever be pro. No matter which team wins or loses, we should be rooting for all these kids to post great numbers in the character stats. Because I guarantee the boy who does well in this will likely succeed in life.
Being a single dad is a serious balancing act. Sometimes, it gets tough and lonely. We want all single fathers to feel appreciated. That’s why we’re here to give you these five encouragements.
Australia’s children are the future of this great country. They’ll grow up to be the future dads and mums, the future workers, and the future leaders. All the more reason to invest in them now, while we still can.
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.
The number of people getting married and having kids has been steadily declining. Here are three reasons why, and what we do to reverse this society-destroying trend.