JOURNEYING WITH MUMS ARTICLES
Glean from a treasure trove of parenting tips from Centre for Fathering’s expert community! These have been designed as simple reflective practices that will guide you to being a better mum, and increase the wellbeing of your children and family.

Listening, Affirming, and Supporting Our Teenagers
Reflecting on my own parenting journey and the experiences shared by other parents, I have noticed that many teenagers tend to keep their struggles from their parents for various reasons.

Do You Do Self-Care?
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

How To Build A Relationship With Your Child
Building a strong relationship with your child is much like building a friendship with anyone else. Here are four key things a father can do to nurture that bond: 1.

Do You Have A Close Relationship With Your Child?
Do you have a relationship with your child? It might sound like a silly question to ask, but it’s one that every parent should ask themselves. Because a relationship with

The First Day of School: A Guide for Parents and Students
Get ready for the first day of school! Find helpful tips, advice, and resources for both parents and students to make the transition smooth and enjoyable.

Emotion Coaching: Set Limits While Problem Solving
The fifth and final step of the Emotional Coaching system is to set limits while helping your child to problem-solve. Let’s say that your child has a tendency to hit

Emotion Coaching: Listen and Validate Your Child’s Emotions
Most parents are at peace when their children are happy but struggle when they see their children feeling sad, angry, or scared. There is no real need for concern because

Emotion Coaching: Take Note Of Your Child’s Emotions
Let’s talk about two things that will help you become an emotion coach. The first thing an emotion coach does is to notice the child’s emotions. Before a volcano erupts,

Be Your Child’s Emotion Coach
Daniel Goleman, who wrote the book on Emotional Intelligence, told us that to succeed in life, having a high emotional intelligence, or EQ, is as important as having a high
