“The greatest thing a father can do for his daughter, is love her mother.”

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Dads Love, Laugh, Listen and Learn…

Dads Love, Laugh, Listen and Learn…

"Almost any man can be a father, but it takes a special person to be a dad."

The quality of Love, Laughter, Listening and Learning within a family are the key factors in its happiness and success. These four values are the foundation of any happy, healthy family and society.

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Take a Moment and Practice Unspoken Love

Take a Moment and Practice Unspoken Love

More often than not, family life feels very complicated. We often wonder if we are doing the right things to make our family members feel loved and supported, and whether or not we are spending our time in the right ways. As parents in particular, we put a lot of pressure on ourselves to create a beautiful home-life for our children. But this alone can make us forget the most basic ways of expressing unconditional love.

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How Can Parents Influence The Teaching of Childhood Empathy?

How Can Parents Influence The Teaching of Childhood Empathy?

“There is more to human empathy than merely sharing another creature’s pain.”

Neuroscientists Jean Decety and Philip L. Jackson (2004) argue that human empathy requires several components …

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The Emotional Well-being of Babies and Young Children

The Emotional Well-being of Babies and Young Children

At the very beginning of family – with the much anticipated arrival of a brand new baby – excited parents undoubtedly want the very best for their newborn child. Often physical needs, such as comfort, warmth, hygiene, health and safety are foremost in parents’ minds. There may even be plans in place for future needs, such as childcare, health insurance and school choices. But what of a newborn’s mental health? A somewhat mystical consideration perhaps. Who knew that babies had a mental health and what is the best way to optimise this precious commodity for future wellbeing?

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