Understanding our experiences of fatherhood
Video , Being a father , Working with fathersSharing our stories helps us understand who we are, and how we relate to others, including our children. Hearing other people's stories can be so helpful, because we realise we are not alone; there others who are facing similar challenges to us or who had relationships like us with their fathers.
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Learning to be an active father
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How to overcome co-parenting challenges for your child’s well-being
Co-parenting Series: Part 5
Tshepiso Matentjie, a psychologist and life coach, talks to us about how the impact of unresolved conflicts between co-parents on children can be lessened.
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Common challenges when trying to make co-parenting work
Co-parenting Series: Part 4
Educational psychologist and life coach, Tshepiso Matentjie offers some important insights for fathers and mothers who are trying to make co-parenting work.
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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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How to have a healthy social father relationship
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
Social fathering is about carrying the "essence" of positive fatherhood into all of life. When men step up as positive role models for children who aren't their biological kids, it reflects the beauty of community.
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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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