Being a dad

Father’s Day can be a difficult and confronting time. Here are some tips on how to cope on Father’s Day, whether you’re a dad, step-parent, partner or family member.

As parenting from a distance becomes more common in modern families, you may be away from your family on Father’s Day for any number of reasons.

Relationship breakdown can be one of the most difficult periods in a person’s life. Here MensLine Australia explores the different ways children are impacted and often react to separation.

On the first Sunday in September, families across Australia will be spending Father’s Day with their dad. But for many of us who have lost our father, this may be difficult time.

Do you ever hear parents exclaim “Back in my day…” in relation to the difference between how they were raised and how their children are being brought up? Perhaps you too notice differences between the way you were raised and the way you are raising your child?

Your dad has plenty of socks and ties, so this Father’s Day how about you give him the gift of mental health. Read our tips for checking in on Dad’s mental health.

Research shows that over half of first-time parents felt lonely and socially isolated. Let’s look at some ways new fathers can avoid social isolation with a newborn. 

Sooner or later your child is going to throw some sort of tantrum in public and everybody is going to look. Here’s how you can survive.

The first four weeks of being a new dad will be one of the scariest times of your life. To make this a little less scary we’ve complied a few tips on how to get through it.

Developing healthy, honest communication patterns can help build foundations that ensure our families feel supported and can support you.

No parent ever wants to hear that their child is a victim of a bully.  Here are some tips on how to be a good dad and help your kids through this difficult time by recognising bullying and helping put a stop to it (without getting all Clint Eastwood about it). #BullyingNoWay