Stories
Understanding our experiences of fatherhood
Our experiences with our own fathers can impact how we father our children. Understanding our stories can help us heal and grow.
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Choosing to write a new story: becoming a parent after a difficult childhood
After a challenging childhood, Quinton Pretorius and his wife have chosen to raise their children in a radically different way.
Being a social father
Social fathers and other male role models can have a huge impact in a child's life. David shares his story of being an adoptive father to his youngest son.
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Teaching first time dads to change nappies
A BBC News story about a midwife in Nigeria who is finding creative ways to support men as they become fathers.
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Discipline to equip, not to punish
Sonke Gender Justice MenCare Facilitator, Suleiman Henry, shares practical tips for dads on disciplining their children.
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When the mind struggles, the body lets you know
Many people are unaware that their persisting physical symptoms may have a psychological cause. It is more common to treat the symptoms with medicine, rather than deal with the real issue.
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Practical tips for working through hard emotions
We spoke to some experts to get helpful tools for when you are feeling overwhelmed or that your emotions are out of control and affecting the people around you.
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What to do with your feelings when everything is not ok
It's difficult for men to be vulnerable when life is hard. We look at some of the ways men typically respond when life is challenging, especially when they lose a job or source of income.
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Learning to be an active father
Children thrive when they have a positive and active father in their lives. But learning to be an active father is not always so simple.
The first 1000 days
The first 1000 days of a child’s life, from conception to the age of two, provide a valuable opportunity for a father to get involved. Watch this video to find out more.
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The gift of dadhood
Five ideas for connecting with your children and teaching them important life values.
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How do boys become men?
The way boys are raised shapes the kind of fathers they become. We explore some of the stereotypes that need to be challenged about how boys and men can and should behave.
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