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Being Present With Our Children

One of parents’ constant struggles is trying to be there for our children while also meeting our own needs. What if the solution isn’t found in separation? Instead of asking when we can take a break from our children, we can instead ask a very simple question: How can we do this together?

By |2025-02-05T13:27:02+10:00February 6th, 2025|FAMILIES, NEW DADS|0 Comments
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Purposeful Parenting – 8 Keys to Give Your Children the Best Start in Life (Part 2)

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.

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Purposeful Parenting: 8 Keys to Give Your Children the Best Start in Life (Part 1)

“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, ...

By |2025-01-04T20:05:55+10:00January 4th, 2025|Dads, FAMILIES, NEW DADS|0 Comments
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Get Outside

Turn the screens off and get outside with your kids! It could be as simple as kicking a ball in the backyard or a visit to your local park. Resist the temptation to make it elaborate or expensive – the simpler, the better!

By |2024-10-11T14:56:02+10:00October 11th, 2024|Children, Dads, FAMILIES|0 Comments
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