Articles for fathers on the part you play in your family, the early days with a new baby, balancing work and home, and looking after yourself. See every topic on the Resources page.
Self-care means taking care of not only your physical and nutritional needs, but also your emotional well-being. We all need time to relax and do things that make us calm and happy. As a mother of two children, there was hardly any time to be by myself (if you know, you know ????). So when
“O you who have believed, protect yourselves and your families from a Fire whose fuel is people and stones…” (Quran 66:6) As fathers, we carry a heavy yet beautiful responsibility – the duty to lead, protect, and nurture our families, not just physically, but spiritually too. Every man who is about to be a father
Traditionally, fathers have played the role of provider and protector for their families. In the 21st century, there is a growing need to reframe the role of fathers, making them equal partners in parenting and stakeholders in their children’s development. One way that fathers can reframe their role is to see themselves as coaches, providing
Fathers play a pivotal role in shaping the lives of their children. Their presence, guidance, and love can leave an indelible mark on their offspring’s emotional, intellectual, and social development. However, to play these roles well, it is essential that fathers constantly work on improving themselves. Self-management, the ability to regulate one’s thoughts, emotions, and
Parenting is one of the most important jobs in the world, and it can also be one of the most challenging. It’s important to note that parenting is an ever-evolving journey. That’s why fathers need to learn and never stop learning. One of the ways of learning is from parenting workshops that are designed to
While nearly every father wants to be there for their child, it is easier said than done. There is no reason to doubt the sincerity of the fathers. If they seem to prioritise their work over their families, it is due to something called Role Salience. At any point in time in our lives, we
Do you worry a lot and can’t seem to stop yourself? In this video, I will share with you the main reasons we worry and how we can get our worries under greater control. What is worry? We worry because the future is uncertain, and we fear losing control. But are we? Worrying can give
Recently, the CEO of DBS, Mr Piyush Gupta, revealed that he believes that work-life balance is “baloney”. His rationale is that “work is a part of life,” and, in that sense, there is no way to balance work and life. The comment he made prompted me to answer many fathers’ questions about work-life balance. Work-life
What would the storyline look like if a movie were to be made based on your life? Imagine watching a movie about a guy who has a dream of owning a Volvo. He sets out to work all his life for it and finally, the movie ends with him driving off into the sunset in
We all know that there’s power in a meaningful connection. If you do not have a lot of time for deep and meaningful conversations, there are still many opportunities to make micro connections with another human being. Each day presents us with countless opportunities to take a micro-step and make a personal connection with someone.
