The Fathering Project
Tips For Dads and Father Figures
HAVE YOU GONE TO Qkr TO REGISTER YOUR SPOT AT THE KIDS AND DADS/FATHER FIGURES GAMES AFTERNOON?? WHEN? -Sunday 11th September WHAT? -Games and Pizza HOW MUCH $10 Per family
A father or father figure can have a huge influence on a child's confidence and resilience. Not every child has a natural resilience to cope with challenges or disappointments and may need support to help build the skills and confidence to deal with life's challenges.
The most common factor among children who demonstrate resilience is a strong relationship with a supportive parent, caregiver, or other adult. A father or father figure is often seen as a solid foundation for safety and security, and someone to go to for guidance.
Top Tips
1. Demonstrate a positive attitude towards your own challenges. Talk about them as opportunities to learn and improve.
2. Build coping skills. Talk to your child about how to develop strategies for dealing with difficult situations.
3. Allow your children to take on healthy challenges and risks. Provide opportunities for them to build confidence by taking on challenges and encourage them to work through problems and dilemmas.
Dad joke of the week
I'm so good at sleeping, I can do it with my eyes closed...