The Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) welcomes today’s commitment by the Australian Government to pay superannuation on the Government’s Paid Parental Leave from 1 July 2025.
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April Affirmations, Part 4
Strength for Spring
Words To Inspire, Words To Soothe Somewhere between prayer and manifestation are affirmations, an often overlooked method to help right a wayward mind. Affirmations exist at the intersection between the logical and spiritual because they are typically attainable and real, yet they are filled with hope, aspiration, and a fair amount of surrender and mystery.…
The Internet Is Corrupting Our Children. Parents and Educators Aren’t Powerless
Sex education doesn’t have the same power to sway the imagination that pornography does.
Sex education doesn’t have the same power to sway the imagination that pornography does.
The Priceless Gift We Must Always Value And Protect
The unconditional love of a child is a gift that continues to persist until It doesn’t.
The unconditional love of a child is a gift that continues to persist until It doesn’t.
My Story of Redemption
Dad, how do I? . . Transcript provided by YouTube. Slightly edited with AI. Hey kids, it’s Wisdom Wednesday, and today’s wisdom comes from a lesser-known song by Tom Petty. He says, “Redemption comes to those who wait; forgiveness is the key.” If you know my story, I talk a lot about the…
4 Ways to Help Children Who Struggle With Anxiety
Children typically don’t have coping skills to manage these kinds of challenges,” Dr. Aiken says. “It can be too much for an adult, let alone teenagers or younger children.
Children typically don’t have coping skills to manage these kinds of challenges,” Dr. Aiken says. “It can be too much for an adult, let alone teenagers or younger children.
How to Make Quality Family Time Count!
Go offline as often as possible, not only will you be a healthier or proactive parent, your kids will mimic you.
Go offline as often as possible, not only will you be a healthier or proactive parent, your kids will mimic you.
What if Your Mother Tells You Not to?
What price might you pay for telling?
What price might you pay for telling?
Is Social Media Fueling Youth Mental Health Crisis? Here’s What the Data Shows
Adolescents spent nearly five hours per day on average scrolling through TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat—more than double the time spent on homework, according to one study.
Adolescents spent nearly five hours per day on average scrolling through TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat—more than double the time spent on homework, according to one study.
Cancer and Aging Strengthened My Relationship With Mom
We used similar approaches to combat our challenges.
We used similar approaches to combat our challenges.
Sounds Sleeping Babies Hear Can Boost Language Development
Even when they are asleep, the sounds babies hear play a big role in language development, especially for babies at risk of language delays, according to a new study.
Even when they are asleep, the sounds babies hear play a big role in language development, especially for babies at risk of language delays, according to a new study.
5 Ways Parents Can Reinforce Their Children’s Reading Skills at Home
Educators' view: While teachers play a crucial role in helping students succeed, it is families who hold the key to unlocking literacy.
Educators’ view: While teachers play a crucial role in helping students succeed, it is families who hold the key to unlocking literacy.
Dealing With Grief: My Weight and Health Got Out of Control 😔
By Beleaf in Fatherhood Transcript provided by YouTube. Slightly edited with AI. Welcome back. My name is Bel, and I’m here from Belief in Fatherhood. I have a good friend here, JT Tapia, whom I want to introduce himself. He has been, as I told you guys about my health scare earlier…
April Affirmations, Part 3
Support for Spring
Words To Inspire, Words To Soothe Somewhere between prayer and manifestation are affirmations, an often overlooked method to help right a wayward mind. Affirmations exist at the intersection between the logical and spiritual because they are typically attainable and real, yet they are filled with hope, aspiration, and a fair amount of surrender and mystery.…
It’s Student Check-In Time
They have a part to play in family engagement, too!
They have a part to play in family engagement, too!
The Parallels Between Family Dynamics and Classified Data
— Family relationships and classified data might seem unrelated at first glance, but there’s a surprising depth to the exploration of how these two elements can intersect, influence each other, and reveal insights into the broader discussions of trust, responsibility, and the impact of secrets. At the heart of family relationships are the principles of…