I’m sure you’ve heard of the rebellious adolescent. You either have one at home now or will soon. Do you know what causes adolescent rebellion? Raging hormones are not to blame. The teenage years can be strange and difficult for your child. He has been wanting independence since he was two. And now that he’s […]
Category Archives: Inspiring Dads Articles
Glean from a treasure trove of fathering tips from Centre for Fathering’s expert community! These have been designed as simple reflective practices that will guide you to being a better dad, and increase the wellbeing of your children and family.
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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 […]
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Do you want your child to grow into an independent adult one day? Who doesn’t want that, right? How you can do that is most likely what you think you should do. It is common thinking among parents that If a child is too attached to his (or her) parents, he will have a harder […]
Dads (and Mums as well) believe it is their responsibility to keep their children safe. However, avoiding anything potentially dangerous is not the best way to equip our children to navigate dangers in the future. In our desire to keep our children safe, we may end up teaching them to be afraid of things like […]
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There is an activity that will improve your kids’ academic performance, increase their self-esteem, improve their health, and reduce their risk of depression and obesity. What’s the activity? Recent research has found many benefits to eating as a family, and I will be sharing three of them with you. Eating as a family may be […]
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Many children hate Math. If your kid is one of them and you are not sure of what to do, the answer is up ahead. Before children enter formal schooling, many parents typically engage them in informal math activities like counting steps or peas on a plate or looking out for numbers on buildings. These […]
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Have you discussed climate change with your kids? Perhaps you should, as climate change has an effect on more than just the world’s weather and economy; it also affects children’s healthy psychological growth and has sparked an increase in eco-anxiety. Here are some suggestions for you if you want to talk to your kids about […]
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Children like to be praised. Besides feeling good, praise builds up their self-esteem and confidence. But praise must be done correctly or it could backfire. Think about how you usually praise your child for something well. Most would say something like “Good job,” “Well done,” or “You’re so smart”? It turns out that such praise […]
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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 […]
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Is your child feeling bored? Not to worry. The Internet has plenty of ideas that your child can engage in when they feel bored. One website I found has 31 ideas and another has 51. But all of them, apparently, are missing the point. What fathers must understand is the true cause of boredom. […]