Learning to be an active father

Parenting changes with every generation. What worked for one father might not work for another, and each dad brings his own unique touch to raising his kids.

Watching your child face disappointment – whether it is repeating a grade, not making a sports team, or being excluded from university due to finances – is one of the hardest things for a father.

As we approach International Children's Day, it's a time to celebrate not just the joy and wonder that children bring into our lives, but also the invaluable wisdom they impart.

The sporting world is all about performance but by equipping coaches with the Fathers Matter resources and inspiring them to embrace their role as mentors and father figures.

"Being a dad has been a mixed bag," admits Andile, a father navigating the complex journey of parenthood. "The initial joy is soon replaced with physical and mental exhaustion as the late nights, and early mornings, take their toll."

“Imagine the difference we can make in the Garden Route if we join hands..." This sentiment from Heartlines representative Debbie Bruce was at the heart of the Fathers Matter Ambassadors Conference in George.