Child psychologists since Jean Piaget had demonstrated that babies as young as six-week old have the capability of deferred imitation – the mental capacity to store, remember actions or objects, and later, just simply by thinking, are able imitate or act on this knowledge. By the age of 14 months, the length of time that […]
Category Archives: Day-to-Day Fathering
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.
The terrible twos, the defiant preteen, the rebellious teen etc… Fathering is a journey of ever changing problems. Each one seems to be greater than the next. It seems like it never ends; but that is what it is. Fathering is a lifelong process; even an adult child will come to you for advice every […]
I couldn’t help noticing the confident stride the young father walked into the train with his baby wrapped round his chest in a carrier. The mother followed alongside him with the stroller and all the usual peripherals in it. They sat down and enthusiastically chatted unconscious that they were actually poised in a picture-perfect ideal […]
Father: “All I ever want is for my teen to be happy. Why is it so difficult?” Teen: “I want to quit school coz I am not interested in it?” Father: “No. You must go to school coz you will then get good grades and have a good job and be happy.” Teen: “No I […]
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When was the last time you held your wife’s hand? When was the last time you whispered words of affection to her? Do you still buy her flowers or gifts just to delight her (not just on birthdays and Christmas)? If you do, I commend you on your efforts! I am sure you are experiencing […]
“If you behave Daddy will buy you ice-cream later.” (Just to keep him/her quiet, hopefully they forget about it) “Don’t be naughty, otherwise the policeman will catch you.” “If you don’t finish your food, you are not clever. I only love clever boys/ girls.” Parents, you are your children’s guide, mentor and number one love […]
Strong families are intentional. They do not happen by chance. Now is a great time to make certain fathering decisions that will help you build healthy families. Decide today that your career is only as good as your family. Family is like a base camp for mountain climbers. If you want to climb mountains, you […]