by Dad Central | Mar 23, 2015 | Father Involvement |
by John Hoffman What are the character traits of a good father? Well, you could pluck almost any word from a list of virtues and make a good argument for it. Reliability, responsibility, love, kindness, integrity, compassion, fairness, self-discipline: all are...
by Dad Central | Mar 6, 2015 | Dads, Healthy Relationships, Moms |
Here is another chapter in the story of Alex and Laura. You can find other parts of their journey here: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 On a beautiful Wednesday in September the unimaginable happened. Laura went for her scheduled ultra sound at the local Nipigon...
by Dad Central | Feb 26, 2015 | Dads, Involved Fathers |
Emotional wellness comes from coping with stress and making positive contributions to the world. Fathers play a role in this for children. Here’s what you can do: Help your child feel safe and connected to you and her environment. A sense of belonging...
by Dad Central | Feb 20, 2015 | Father Involvement, Healthy Relationships, New Dads |
by John Hoffman You know how they say babies don’t come with an instruction manual? Well, neither do new moms. And a really important part of being a good dad is understanding and supporting the mother of your children, a task that can be very challenging in the early...
by Dad Central | Feb 6, 2015 | Uncategorized |
by John Hoffman Have you ever noticed that when you’re in a good mood you’re a better parent? You don’t get as upset or frustrated by your children’s behaviour. You are more patient, better at solving in-the-moment parenting problems and you enjoy your kids more. When...