How to man up and ask for help
Men have always struggled to ask for directions or seek help. We feel we need to have the answers and even if we don’t, we need to just [Read more]
How to deal with an angry ex and remain a great Dad
Divorce is a painful reality which affects almost half of everyone who gets married. Tragically it's our children’s hearts that are so often caught in the crossfire of [Read more]
“How do I manage an inconsolable teething infant and postpartum wife?”
The early years of childhood can be extremely demanding. One father asked what to do with a wife suffering from postpartum blues and an inconsolable teething infant. Here [Read more]
“Why has my 6-year-old boy suddenly turned into a brat?”
A dad recently asked for advice on how to deal with his 6-year-old son who has suddenly started behaving like a “certified pest”; fighting with his sisters, being messy, forgetful, [Read more]
How dads can build a lifelong bond with their child
It may be stating the obvious to say that the number one key to being an excellent father is to build and maintain a good relationship with your child. Yet [Read more]
The question: “Do I have what it takes to be a good dad?”
I often get approached by men who say something along the lines of: “I don’t really know what I’m doing. I’m scared I won’t be a good dad. What do [Read more]
Fathers matter
“The deepest search in life, it seemed to me, the thing that in one way or another was central to all living was man’s search to find a father, [Read more]
The two most important words in a father’s dictionary.
As a father you are the most important man in your children’s lives. Dads are their son’s first hero and their daughter’s first romance. It’s an inspiring and deeply fulfilling [Read more]
How to master the family holiday
Dads on holiday can be a scary thing. Physiotherapists and chiropractors have a field day trying to repair muscles and tendons expected to leap into action after 49 weeks [Read more]
Dads, Boys and Masculinity
Dads need to help boys understand and shape masculinity. In years past, fathers were often "there, but not there," according to Craig Wilkinson, a dad of two and [Read more]
Discovering your child’s unique identity
Each child has a unique identity; a combination of personality traits, talents and passions that combine to equip them for their life purpose. It’s your duty as a father to [Read more]
You’re going to be a dad – now what?
Nothing will fully prepare you for the day your child emerges from the depths of the womb and changes your life forever, but there is a lot you can do [Read more]
How important is paternity leave?
Fathers Matter. The importance of fathers to their children has become more and more evident in the last few decades. Yet sadly more children than ever before are living [Read more]
The Morning Show SA: The roles of dads bonding with babies
Dads bonding with their babies is a crucial part of child development, in this interview Craig shares ways new fathers can bond over meals and bath time. [Read more]
Interview with Nikki Bush: Why are Fathers so Important?
Nikki Bush of @Win at Work and Life Podcast in conversation with Craig about the importance of fathers in society and in their children’s development, as well as the [Read more]
How to man up and ask for help
Men have always struggled to ask for directions or seek help. We feel we need to have the answers and even if we don’t, we need to just [Read more]
How to deal with an angry ex and remain a great Dad
Divorce is a painful reality which affects almost half of everyone who gets married. Tragically it's our children’s hearts that are so often caught in the crossfire of [Read more]
“How do I manage an inconsolable teething infant and postpartum wife?”
The early years of childhood can be extremely demanding. One father asked what to do with a wife suffering from postpartum blues and an inconsolable teething infant. Here [Read more]
“Why has my 6-year-old boy suddenly turned into a brat?”
A dad recently asked for advice on how to deal with his 6-year-old son who has suddenly started behaving like a “certified pest”; fighting with his sisters, being messy, forgetful, [Read more]
How dads can build a lifelong bond with their child
It may be stating the obvious to say that the number one key to being an excellent father is to build and maintain a good relationship with your child. Yet [Read more]
The question: “Do I have what it takes to be a good dad?”
I often get approached by men who say something along the lines of: “I don’t really know what I’m doing. I’m scared I won’t be a good dad. What do [Read more]
Fathers matter
“The deepest search in life, it seemed to me, the thing that in one way or another was central to all living was man’s search to find a father, [Read more]