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Background

 

“Parenting is the hardest job of all. It is not a natural ability but a complex and multi-faceted one for which little or no training is given”

  

Tony Humphries

  Consultant Clinical Psychologist

  

  • Parenting is a difficult and demanding role for parents, but it is also a rewarding one. 

  • An inclusive society requires an inclusive family. 

  • Children don't need perfect parents, just warm human ones. 

  • Through love and understanding children learn to love and understand. 

  • Parents struggle with the task of finding new ways to deal with discipline issues. 

  • Children need to be allowed the freedom to grow and develop.

 

Six Ways to be a better Dad

1. Being a role model.

 

As a dad, you are a role model whether you realise it or not. How you act teaches your kids how to act when they grow up. For example, if you talk problems through, your kids will probably grow up to do the same.If you lose your temper, get abusive or become violent, your kids will probably grow up to do the same.

  • Kids learn mainly from what you do, not what you say.

  • Treat your daughter with love and respect so she grows up expecting to be treated the same by boys and men.

  • Teach your son that a man is caring, fair, a mate to his kids and treats women with respect.

2. Show them you care.


Getting involved in your kids' lives is a terrific way to show your kids you care.
  • Do things that they want you to do.

  • Give them a hug and tell them they're great.

  • Help out with their homework.

  • Play footy or basketball.

  • Go to a school function, go to parent/teacher interviews, watch them play sport.

  • Learn their friends and teachers names.
3. Work and Family
 
Let's face it, work can be tiring, stressful, and create worries. No doubt these worries are for real, but it isn't fair or useful tp pass them on to your kids.
  • Put aside some time just for you to recharge your batteries.

  • Look after your health through diet and exercise.

  • Try and leave your work hassles at work.
4. What to do when your kids behaviour is not OK.
  • As hard as it is, try and stay calm!

  • When you feel stressed and feel that you might lash out - walk away.

  • Don't act in anger or you will probably regret what you do.

  • Kids need to learn right from wrong. Set rules and stick to them. Be clear about what will happen when the rules are broken.
5. Parenting and partnerships
 
Being a parent is a partnership-whether you and your children's mother are together or not.
  • Respect your kid's mother.

  • Don't argue in front of the kids.

  • Do something about relationship problems.

  • Get professional advice if you can't sort out problems together.

  • Kids can't cope with their parents putting each other down.
6. Spend time with your kids
 
The time you spend with your kids is a good investment in their future. Show your love by getting involved with their sports or hobbies or involving them in your interests. Kids grow up so quickly, so don't miss out!
  • Share a regular meal.

  • Talk to your kids.

  • Praise their efforts.

  • Encourage them and help them make decisions.
    (Source: The Office for Families and Children, Southern Australia)
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