Wellbeing and Community
Engagement Leader
Trish Lloyd
Weekly Dad Tips
It's Mental Health Month - a reminder to check in with yourself and your mental and emotional wellbeing.
In order to thrive, and show up for our kids, we need to ensure we have our mental health in check. Just like we look after our physical health, mental health is just as important!
It's normal to have 'off' days and experience feelings of sadness, anger, stress or even anxiety. However if you find this persists on an ongoing basis, it's important to seek support.
Modelling this to your kids and teaching them to prioritise mental health will also allow them to understand and express their emotions too!
Top Tips
1. Have a broad range of interests including (work, family, sport, hobbies) and spend time on the things you enjoy.
2. Develop skills to help you cope in stressful situations - e.g. relaxation techniques or anger management.
3. Develop a support group of people you feel comfortable to talk to and can trust, and nurture these relationships.
Dad joke of the week
To start a zoo you need at least 2 pandas, a grizzly and a polar bear. It's the bear minimum...
Podcast: New dads and mental health
t's important to prioritise your mental health, but especially so when you become a new dad. Although an exciting time of life, it can present some new-found challenges too.
https://www2.thefatheringproject.org/e/942423/ur-mental-health-as-a-new-dad-/d7r8m/316607805?h=916NAFF6EvK9M7iL_M8u0WrXAEzhFrnK7L3paXudaEY
Six ways to start living a healthier lifestyle
It may seem daunting to make even the smallest of changes to your lifestyle, but being healthy, both physically and mentally has never been more important.
https://www2.thefatheringproject.org/e/942423/-living-a-healthier-lifestyle-/d7r8q/316607805?h=916NAFF6EvK9M7iL_M8u0WrXAEzhFrnK7L3paXudaEY
Get your school involved with our school program in Term 4
We are running a limited time offer before schools hit the ground running in Term 4! When your school registers for our program, you receive Term 4 free!
https://www2.thefatheringproject.org/e/942423/programs-school-program-/d7r8t/316607805?h=916NAFF6EvK9M7iL_M8u0WrXAEzhFrnK7L3paXudaEY