In praise of fathers: the place of the modern dad

Fatherhood has been transformed from the breadwinner and disciplinarian role of the past to a far more complex framework.
Here’s how:
Diversity rules
A look at dierent cultures even within our shores shows there’s no one ‘right way’ to be a dad. Fathers have a strong biological
urge to ensure their children’s survival, which drives dads to be protective, some to have high expectations and others to
promote self-suiciency. Fathers may dier in how they parent, but ultimately, we all belong to the same valued club. Fathers
almost universally want what’s best for their child.

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Upcoming Webinar for Parents
Dr Kristy Goodwin presents: Taming digital distractions

The webinar will be held on 8 September 2021 at 8-9 PM AEST.

Dr Kristy Goodwin is a digital wellbeing and peak-performance speaker, author and researcher (and mum who also deals with her kids’ techno-tantrums!) She’s the author of Raising Your Child in a Digital World, and a media commentator who doesn’t suggest that we ban the iPhone, or unplug the gaming console (digital abstinence isn’t the solution). Kristy worked as an educator for fourteen years before becoming an academic and speaker who’s on a mission to help children, teens and
adults tame their technology habits so they’re not a slave to the screen.

This school has a membership with Parenting Ideas, one of Australia’s most trusted sources of parenting education and support. As part of this membership, all the parents in this school
community can attend this webinar at no cost.

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