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Why Shared Activities Are Essential to the Dad-Daughter Bond

A majority of dads bond with their daughters through shared activities. Dad and daughter bonds are linked to what a 2013 Baylor University study called ‘closeness in the doing.’ “This is,” Baylor affirmed, “the masculine style of building closeness.” Mums tend to bond through the “feminine orientation of talking” -- an observation the study described as “closeness in dialogue.” Building Memories Leaning on experiential data, Baylor noted, “When asked what key ...

By Rod Lampard|2022-10-29T13:56:24+10:00October 28th, 2022|NEW DADS, Children, Dads, FAMILIES, NEWS, RESEARCH & SCIENCE|0 Comments

Keep It Simple – Making Happy Families

Research shows that there are some basic habits that combine to make a winning formula for families with successful, well-adjusted children who will flourish in life. “Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated,” are the wise words of Confucius. Albert Einstein said it this way: “Everything should be made as simple as possible but not simpler.” And one final word of wisdom from Steve Jobs is, “Simple ...

By Warwick Marsh|2022-10-07T20:44:05+10:00October 7th, 2022|FAMILIES, Children, GRAND DADS, NEWS, RESEARCH & SCIENCE|0 Comments

5 Scientifically Proven Reasons to Get Outside

A recent visit to our local park turned into a day of exploring a previously undiscovered (by us) bush track along the river, complete with swimming holes, waterfalls and a ‘wibbly wobbly’ bridge. Once we started meandering, just couldn’t stop! We soon had to leave the pram wedged between bushes for this little ‘off-road’ adventure, as our curiosity kept driving us forward, the kids wildly excited at every turn. Rope swings ...

By Annette Spurr|2022-10-03T13:02:15+10:00October 4th, 2022|MOTHERS, Children, FAMILIES, NEWS, RESEARCH & SCIENCE|0 Comments

10 Reasons Why Homeschooled Children Are More Successful in Life

Homeschooled children can enjoy a more holistic, grounded and in-depth education than their peers in school. Here are several factors behind their lifelong success. Look across a spectrum of homeschooling success stories, and you’ll come across the words freedom and flexibility. Homeschooled children tend to be more successful in life because home education is elastic. This scholastic elasticity makes homeschooling a parental powerhouse packed with potential. In practice, homeschool curricula and ...

By Rod Lampard|2022-08-03T11:17:36+10:00August 3rd, 2022|HOMESCHOOLING, Children, FAMILIES, NEWS, RESEARCH & SCIENCE|1 Comment

Science of Dad and the ‘Father Effect’

When you analyse the social science about the importance of dads, it is unequivocal. Dads are vitally important to their children’s success in a myriad of ways. As George Herbert said, “One father is more than a hundred schoolmasters.” This is not speculation -- it is reality. Joshua A Krisch puts the case well for this in an article titled "The Science of Dad and the ‘Father Effect’". The subtitle says ...

By Warwick Marsh|2022-05-13T09:58:25+10:00May 13th, 2022|Dads, Babies, Children, NEW DADS, NEWS, RESEARCH & SCIENCE|0 Comments

The Incredible Importance of Mothers

Happy Mother’s Day! James E Faust said, “The influence of a mother in the lives of her children is beyond calculation.” Film star Leonardo DiCaprio said, “My mother is a walking miracle.” Did you know the word "mother" is the most beautiful word in the English language? A British Council survey of 40,000 people in 102 non-English-speaking countries has put the word at the top of a 70-strong list. Last year ...

By Warwick Marsh|2022-05-07T10:19:01+10:00May 7th, 2022|MOTHERS|1 Comment

One Key to Success as a Father

Developing a close friendship with your spouse and children through mutual shared interests helps to cement the bond as a family, creating lasting lifelong relationships. Many people ask us how we have raised five well-balanced, successful children. They are amazed at the close friendship we have as a family. Often, we are equally amazed because we know all the mistakes we have made as parents. We feel at times like it ...

By Warwick Marsh|2022-03-19T10:11:18+10:00March 19th, 2022|Dads, Children, FAMILIES, NEWS, RESEARCH & SCIENCE|0 Comments

The Benefits of Children’s Chores

Teaching your children to help with chores doesn't just benefit your family in the present -- it has lifelong effects on your children's confidence and success. My parents did not teach me to help in the home. Now I regret it. I have found out that the science is on the side of the parents to get their children to do chores and help in the home. The ‘benefits are enormous.’ ...

By Warwick Marsh|2022-01-15T08:59:26+10:00January 14th, 2022|Dads, Children, FAMILIES, NEWS, RESEARCH & SCIENCE|0 Comments

12 Ways to Beat Covid-19

Coronavirus is sweeping across Australia. Here are some tips to boost your immune system -- and your loved ones' immunity -- so that you will be prepared if you catch it. Your body is your best friend. You live in your body, so it is important you take care of your body. The 12 Ways to Beat Covid-19 are more based around the concept of prevention as opposed to cure. The ...

By Warwick Marsh|2022-01-10T13:14:59+10:00January 8th, 2022|MENS HEALTH, Dads, FAITH, FAMILIES, NEWS, RESEARCH & SCIENCE|1 Comment

Men & Chores: Why We Do Them

Research shows that religious men tend to do more chores than non-religious, progressive men. What is the reason behind this? And what other reasons might men have to delve into the thick of housework? While housework is not the most glamorous of duties, research from the University of Utah suggests that some men are holding their own, both in the kitchen and outside it. Surprising Observations In January 2021, Utah-based Deseret ...

By Rod Lampard|2022-01-07T17:52:39+10:00January 7th, 2022|NEW DADS, Dads, FAITH, FAMILIES, LOVE & MARRIAGE, MANHOOD, MENS HEALTH|0 Comments