No rule books for dads
Video , Being a father , Working with fathers“I realised a long time ago that I’m replaceable in just about every role in life except that of a father. And so are you, dad...Your family needs you. If you have the title - not just a dad, but a father, then own the title, be there for your kids because you really are vital to their health and their wellbeing.”
Fathers Matter Ambassador Michael Mol shares the lessons he has learnt as a father.
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'Fatherhood is a life or death issue'
When men look at their own childhood experiences and create space for sharing and healing, it frees them up to be a positive father influence for future generations. This was the message from the latest Fathers Matter Ambassadors Conference in the Western Cape.
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Nkosinathi Sixabayi’s life was changed for the better by the men who were social fathers to him, and as an adult he is now intentional about being a positive, safe role model for other children too.
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It takes a village – and social fathers are here for the fatherless
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‘There’s an opportunity for every father to change the future’
At the KwaZulu-Natal Fathers Matter Ambassadors Conference, delegates from different parts of the province gathered to discuss the importance of fatherhood, share their fatherhood stories and brainstorm solutions to our nation’s fatherhood challenges.
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