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How have the kids been since returning to school? We know the back to school routine can be tiring, no matter their age.

It often takes a few weeks for them to settle back into a routine, and during this time they may be irritable, there might be some tears, mood swings or tantrums.

For these few weeks you may need to adjust your expectations, and work with them to settle back in. 

 Top Tips

1. Create a calm and relaxing space for them to chill out when they return home from school.

2. Sleep, sleep, sleep. It's very important, make sure they are getting ample sleep. You might need to adjust their bedtime to a little earlier than normal.

3. Show them unconditional love. Even when they are testing your patience. "I know it's been a very long day. I love you. Let's take a breath and start over."

Dad joke of the week

"When I get into work I immediately hide...Good employees are hard to find."

The Australian Fathering Awards 2023

Nominations are now open for The Australian Fathering Awards 2023. Do you know legend of a dad, father figure or workplace that supports fathers? Nominate today! 

https://www2.thefatheringproject.org/e/942423/2023-02-13/cjkcc/209911099?h=VbUBftIHMkpIv6X4RVNDAr4uRqLmeWOEZhL_lw17Cck

Podcast: A father's role in modelling positive masculinity

The Fathering Project CEO Káti Gapaillard spoke with Dr Michael Flood on the podcast who shed some critical insights on the role of a father in modelling positive masculinity.

https://www2.thefatheringproject.org/e/942423/-masculinity-dr-michael-flood-/cjkcg/209911099?h=VbUBftIHMkpIv6X4RVNDAr4uRqLmeWOEZhL_lw17Cck

Cycling for Children Classic Tour

This energising ride is not only to raise critical funds for the Community Fathering Program, it brings mates and like-minded individuals together and is a life changing experience for all involved. 

https://www2.thefatheringproject.org/e/942423/2023-02-13/cjkck/209911099?h=VbUBftIHMkpIv6X4RVNDAr4uRqLmeWOEZhL_lw17Cck

Play Learn Grow

Play Learn Grow – subscribe to receive free tips from early childhood experts. 

Play Learn Grow is a free text message program which supports parents and carers of children aged two and three with their child’s wellbeing, learning and development at home.

Developed by the Victorian Government in partnership with early childhood parenting experts, the program provides parents and carers with practical information, advice and support, as well as fun and easy activity ideas to do at home.

Participants will receive three personalised text messages a week, developed by early childhood education experts. Text messages will cover reading, playing, talking, and self-care, and will be available in six languages – English, as well as Arabic, Dari, Farsi, Simplified Chinese and Korean from April.

Participants can opt-in and opt-out at any time. Text PLAY to 0428 606 027 to subscribe – it’s free!

Find out more at www.vic.gov.au/play-learn-grow-text-message-program.