The Fathering Project Podcast

In this episode, we're joined by Gen Muir from Connected Parenting. We discuss parenting in the modern world and supporting your children’s big feelings and emotions. The episode is packed with actionable tips and strategies to help you manage your child’s big emotions and challenging behaviour without feeling like you’re ‘losing control’.This episode will explore:The current landscape of parenting in 2024How fathering has evolved and their role in supporting their child's emotions and behaviourTop three tips for dads to help them navigate their child's big feelingsStrategies to stay united on discipline and emotional support for their kidsLearn more about Gen and her work here: https://www.connectedparenting.com.au/Visit The Fathering Channel to access more parenting resources: https://thefatheringproject.org/fathering-channel/

In this episode, we explore a critical yet often overlooked phase of parenting: the 5-10 year window. While the first five years are widely recognised as foundational for a child’s development, many parents may not realise that the 5-10 years are just as crucial. This period paves the way for smoother teen years and sets the stage for successful adulthood.We’re joined by Dr. Norman Swan, who will discuss insights from his new bookSo You Want to Know What's Good for your Kids?, where he highlights the importance of these formative years and shares practical advice for guiding your children through this key stage of growth. Don't miss this valuable conversation about how to navigate and make the most of this pivotal time in your child's life.Purchase Norman's book here: https://www.hachette.com.au/dr-norman-swan/so-you-want-to-know-whats-good-for-your-kids-the-ultimate-parenting-guide-on-what-matters-from-birth-to-ten-by-one-of-australias-most-trusted-doctorsAccess more practical tips and advice on The Fathering Channel: https://thefatheringproject.org/fathering-channel/ As a not-for-profit, The Fathering Project relies on the generosity of our followers and audience to continue our mission of supporting children and families across Australia, so no child goes without an engaged and positive father or father figure.If you liked this episode we encourage you to make a tax-deductible donation: https://thefatheringproject.org/donate/ 

One of our most commonly asked about topics is how parents can keep their kids safe online. The digital world is constantly changing, and navigating it as a parent can often be challenging. We want the best for our children, and their online safety must be a top priority. In this episode we are joined by the e-Safety Commissioner to chat all things digital safety. We will discuss the digital footprint and why it’s important for children to understand the concept, what potential risks parents should be aware of, as well as tips to keeping our kids safe online. 

We are thrilled to welcome back our friend and renowned Australian best-selling author, activist and psychologist, Steve Biddulph. If you're someone who experiences anxiety, or have had anxious feelings and not entirely sure how to address them, we encourage you to listen to this episode. Steve talks us through what he refers to as our "Wild Creature Mind", and how we can leverage it and use it to our advantage when experiencing anxiety. Steve also shares some strategies for adults and children, and how he has used them in his day to day life to help him overcome anxious feelings. Wild Creature Mind is also the name of his new book which is due to be released on August 22nd. You can pre-order it from: https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/9781761560781/