The Fathering Project Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode, we explore a critical yet often overlooked phase of parenting: the 5-10 year window. While the first five years are widely recognised as foundational for a child’s development, many parents may not realise that the 5-10 years are just as crucial. This period paves the way for smoother teen years and sets the stage for successful adulthood.

We’re joined by Dr. Norman Swan, who will discuss insights from his new bookSo You Want to Know What's Good for your Kids?, where he highlights the importance of these formative years and shares practical advice for guiding your children through this key stage of growth. Don't miss this valuable conversation about how to navigate and make the most of this pivotal time in your child's life.

Purchase Norman's book here:
https://www.hachette.com.au/dr-norman-swan/so-you-want-to-know-whats-good-for-your-kids-the-ultimate-parenting-guide-on-what-matters-from-birth-to-ten-by-one-of-australias-most-trusted-doctors

Access more practical tips and advice on The Fathering Channel: https://thefatheringproject.org/fathering-channel/

As a not-for-profit, The Fathering Project relies on the generosity of our followers and audience to continue our mission of supporting children and families across Australia, so no child goes without an engaged and positive father or father figure.

If you liked this episode we encourage you to make a tax-deductible donation: https://thefatheringproject.org/donate/ 

One of our most commonly asked about topics is how parents can keep their kids safe online. 

The digital world is constantly changing, and navigating it as a parent can often be challenging. 

We want the best for our children, and their online safety must be a top priority. 

In this episode we are joined by the e-Safety Commissioner to chat all things digital safety. We will discuss the digital footprint and why it’s important for children to understand the concept, what potential risks parents should be aware of, as well as tips to keeping our kids safe online. 

In this episode we welcome back Dr Vanessa Lapointe who shares her parenting wisdom on understanding how to create an emotionally healthy and safe home for our children. 

We explore the unique role fathers play and how this impacts a child's ability to feel safe, express their emotions and depend on their dad. 

She also delves into emotional triggers as parents and how we can become curious with our own emotions to avoid projecting it onto our kids. 
As Vanessa says "When you are raising a child, it will bring you to your knees, the degree to which it will stir emotions from childhood and beyond..." 

We are excited to share this podcast with you! 

Sleep is key! Becoming a new dad can be daunting and getting your newborn to sleep and settle can be a source of anxiety for many new parents.

Don't fear. In this podcast Donna Moala certified Sleep Sense Consultant provides you with many key tips and tricks you need to know. 

Having a newborn is an exciting time. Take each day as it comes. You've got this!

A Father's Day special - Hamish Blake Father of the Year 2023 provides a glimpse into his fatherhood journey, dad-life and how he spends quality time with his kids, plus the important message of spending 10 more minutes with your kids!

A Father's Day special - we speak with Professor Natasha Cabrera about the research on fathers and their significant impact on child development. 

This episode is proudly sponsored by AFA Insurance. 

In this episode we chat to Sean about his newly released bookNot like other dads, navigating parenting and family life, and raising his two boy-girl twins! 

Sean Szeps is an award-winning podcast host, presenter, content creator and author.

His hilarious Instagram videos about his love-hate relationship with parenting often go viral, garnering millions of views! 

He can currently be heard as the host of LISTNR’s Come Out Wherever You Are podcast, Radio Today’s 2022 Australian Podcast of the Year. Sean lives in Sydney with his husband and their boy-girl twins, Stella and Cooper. 

Dr. Chu and CEO of The Fathering Project, Káti Gapaillard, have a conversation about raising boys. 

They talk about the research on boys' development and how they build relationships while dealing with societal expectations that enforce gender stereotypes. They delve into the concept of masculinity and how society often restricts boys to fit traditional ideas of what it means to be a man. 

Judy discusses ways in which parents can support and encourage their boys as they grow, empowering them to embrace their true selves as they become men.

If you have a son, no matter their age this is a podcast not to miss. 

In today’s episode we explore masculinity, the importance of men making connections with other men and the impact of this on the type of dad they are for their kids, as well as the impact on wellbeing. 

Jason has been working for 25 years to support individuals, groups, families, organisations and businesses. With two decades of work in offices, institutions, kitchens, farmers’ markets, woodlots and boardrooms, to wild new environments. 

Whether as a psychotherapist, the creator and founder of JourneyMen, public speaker, thought leader or narrative consultant, Jason believes that our lives are adventurous, and we can and should be an active, engaged author of our own adventure stories!

Tune in – It's one not to miss this Men's Health Week

TFP CEO Káti Gapaillard sits down with Michelle Mitchell, tween and teen parenting expert, speaker and author. In this episode, Michelle reveals the crucial window of opportunity parents have during their child's formative years to ensure they thrive in their teenage years.

Listen in as they discuss navigating boundaries, communicating effectively with your tween, initiating conversations about intimate relationships, and empowering your child. Gain valuable insights that will help you raise a happy, confident, and well-adjusted tween.