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How to be a Great Dad: Tips for Fathers, Download Free Toolkit

How to be a Great Dad: Tips for Fathers, Download Free Toolkit

Sep 1, 2022 | Celebration and Events

Focus on the Family Australia want to help you discover how you can use your unique strengths and personality traits to become the best Dad around.

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Lessons From My Dad

By: Rachel Reva 25 years ago my Dad died.It was sudden.It was tragic and it would set my family on a journey that I could never imagine.The older I get, the less I want to share about him.Every memory, every conversation is so precious to me.But, I feel the best way...
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How to Build Self-Confidence

By: Lauren CheeOne of the great joys in my work as a therapist is to support individuals and build their sense of self-confidence.Confidence is the quality of trusting in one’s abilities to handle life’s challenges. A confident person has a realistic sense...
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Recruitment Tides are Changing: Here’s What You Need to Know

By: Michael McQueen The tides are changing in the world of recruitment, as the impact of AI and the post-pandemic workplace shifts continue to proliferate. The process of attracting workers, advertising jobs and adjusting workplaces is becoming increasingly complex as...
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Why Distance and Difference Cause Prejudice

By: Brian Harris In his profoundly insightful book Not in God’s Name, Jonathan Sacks asks how it was that Joseph’s brothers planned to kill him. Fratricide is a pretty extreme response, desperately over the top even if Joseph was a tad irritating, so...
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I Went to See ‘The Sound of Freedom’, and Here’s What I Thought

By: Akos Balogh Child sex trafficking is the fastest-growing criminal enterprise in the world. According to the International Labor Organisation, over 5.5 million children are trafficked worldwide each year, with many ending up in child sex trafficking. The new...
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Planning a Trip? Here’s How Your Travel Plans May Change in the Next Few Years

By: Michael McQueen While the world of travel has been the industry perhaps most disrupted in the last couple of years, it is set for more disruption in the years to come – but in some of the most striking and novel ways.With the capabilities of technology...
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Don’t Have Time For Your Dream Life? Maybe You Do…

By: Yiqin Houston Don’t have the time? Actually, maybe you do.Particularly after big life events, the end of a calendar year or returning from a holiday, I often hear friends and colleagues say things such as “I’m going to try and get fit”, or...
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Don’t Have Time For Your Dream Life? Maybe You Do…

By: Yiqin Houston Don’t have the time? Actually, maybe you do.Particularly after big life events, the end of a calendar year or returning from a holiday, I often hear friends and colleagues say things such as “I’m going to try and get fit”, or...
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“Go at the Speed of Joy,” He Said. But Could I?

By: Sheridan Voysey For the past few months I’ve been doing an experiment.It goes back to an experience I had late last year. Sitting in a hotel room planning the year ahead, six words dropped into my mind as if from heaven: Go at the speed of joy....
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Post Viral Fatigue and What to Do About It

By: Kelli Kieselbach With the recent pandemic it is estimated that up to one third of people who test positive for the spicy cough will experience ongoing symptoms for months and sometimes years after their acute infection.Unrelenting fatigue is by far the most...
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Hayfever: Are You Ready For Spring?

By: Kelli Kieselbach Most of us are looking forward to the sunshine and warmer weather of spring, but many are awaiting the onslaught of the dreaded Hay Fever season.Seasonal allergies can vary from annoying sniffles to seriously interfering with everyday life. The...
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The Bond of Brothers

By: Russ Matthews, God in 60 Seconds I love the Pixar film Onward because of its depiction of brothers.Sure, there is something special between all siblings and family, but brothers have an inexplicable bond. It’s one of those things that can only be explained...
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What People Don’t Want to Hear About Success

By: Rachel Reva Do you know what the difference is between the ‘successful’ people from everyone else?I have made it an obsession to study those who have ‘made it’. And to work with coaches and mentors who have excelled in their industry.The...
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Who Made God?

By: Dr Eliezer Gonzalez Who made God? That’s the question I have been asked when I’ve gone into schools to speak to young childrenabout the Bible and God. This is a question that comes up again and again. It is a very good question, and I always have to...
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Reducing Black and White Thinking – And Living With Grey

By: Lauren CheeBlack and white thinking is a type of cognitive distortion that involves thinking in extremes.It’s seeing your performance as perfect or a failure, thinking that a person is either completely good or bad, or considering an opinion as totally right...
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The Rise of Conscious Consumers

By: Mark McCrindle Environmental, sustainable, ethical and organic. These well-known words have become a more common contender in consumers choices during their buying experience.While these words are multi-faceted, we found in recent research that Australians are...
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Sound of Freedom – We Review the Actual Film

By: Russ Matthews What is fascinating about many of the reviews of Sound of Freedom is how they don’t seem to engage with the film. As if there was no film to critique and only the ideas fostered by the media and social commentators commenting on the...
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Australia’s Longest-Serving Guide Dog Owner on Love and Loss, and Living with Blindness

By: Georgia Free David Hume has lived a full and exciting life. He’s had fruitful careers in radio, retail and recruitment (to name a few).He was the lead singer of popular Australian band The Gondoliers. He’s sailed the Sydney to Hobart yacht race –...
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“Rebels Attacked… So We Lost Some of Our Families. I Lost My Dad.”

By: Berlinda Fortin“We just came here with our free hands, because there was a war. Life in South Sudan was not easy, so we had to travel here.”Atong’s beautiful smile and gentle voice belie the suffering she has endured. Listening to her tell her...
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Is Space Really the Final Frontier?

By: Sharon Cooper Are you a Star Trek fan?In its latest franchise offering, Amazon Prime’s TV show Picard, shows us the life Jean Luc Picard lives after he retires from being the iconic captain of the USS Enterprise.Fun fact: Picard is one of the...
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Faith

The Action-Packed Movie Fast-X is Boring? Really?

By: Sam Chan “Fast X” is the 10th movie in The Fast and the Furious franchise.Vin Diesel and his buddies do what they always do. They look great. They flex their muscles. They drive fast cars.But critics complain that there’s no actual story....
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The Action-Packed Movie Fast-X is Boring? Really?

By: Sam Chan “Fast X” is the 10th movie in The Fast and the Furious franchise.Vin Diesel and his buddies do what they always do. They look great. They flex their muscles. They drive fast cars.But critics complain that there’s no actual story....
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“You Choose Your Hard” – Or Do You?

By: Lorrene McClymont There is a popular social media post doing the rounds that says “You Choose Your Hard.” It then goes on to describe the ways that this is true, things like, exercise is hard but so is a heart attack, choose your hard, being...
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As a Christian, How Should I Think About Risk?

By: Ben Allsop It seems that almost every aspect of life has the potential to be turned on its head at the moment.Things that seemed so predictable are being challenged and almost everything feels like it has a measure of risk.But even in more “normal”...
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The Bond of Brothers

By: Russ Matthews, God in 60 Seconds I love the Pixar film Onward because of its depiction of brothers.Sure, there is something special between all siblings and family, but brothers have an inexplicable bond. It’s one of those things that can only be explained...
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The ‘Theology of The Skull’ in Euthanasia Laws

By: Stephen McAlpine“They came to a place called Golgotha (which means ‘the place of the skull’).” ~ Matthew 27:33What we are watching in the post-Christian West is the inexorable marching of what I will term “The Theology Of The...
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Paralysis by Analysis

By: Robert Martin Years ago when I worked as a marketing analyst, my boss warned me against “paralysis by analysis” – cautioning against spending so much time analysing that we never took any action.The Biblical wisdom book Ecclesiastes makes a...
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Why Christians Should Be the Best Cultural Critics – Philosopher Christopher Watkin

By: Laura Bennett Have you ever thought to question what underpins your beliefs on right and wrong and how you align with certain cultural systems?Every day we exist within an underlying set of assumptions that shape our society and dictate how we approach everything...
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Who Do You Imitate?

By: Robert Martin  I went for a run recently and the person in front of me signalled right as he turned a corner – and so as I turned the same corner I also inadvertently signalled right.It made me realise that we, as humans, imitate others.When we see...
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Superheroes: Imaginary Pointers to Something Real

By: Max Jeganathan  A group of trainee recruits are about to finish their intensive daily workout. They are part of an elite US Government programme – each of them archetypal specimens of human perfection: endurance, power and strength. Suddenly, the...
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Entertainment

‘Happiness for Beginners’ Flies the Flag for the Humble Rom-Com

By: Russ Matthews One of the casualties of this modern era is the beloved romantic comedy. These quirky love stories have fallen out of favour and primarily find their existence on streaming services.Still, they attempt to find their place in the hearts of those...
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Blackberry: A Dark Comedy About the Smartphone’s Precursor [Movie Review]

By: Russ Matthews Most of us find it hard to imagine a world without iPhones and smartphones. Still, before Apple dominated the market, there was the BlackBerry. This phone was a revolutionary product that brought together the technology of the mobile phone and the...
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Sound of Freedom – We Review the Actual Film

By: Russ Matthews What is fascinating about many of the reviews of Sound of Freedom is how they don’t seem to engage with the film. As if there was no film to critique and only the ideas fostered by the media and social commentators commenting on the...
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“What I Was Scared to Say is What’s Resonated” – Hillsong Songwriter Benjamin Hastings

By: Laura Bennett Over the last two years Hillsong has had a rolling list of scandals and accusations made against them that have – beyond affecting leadership and the church as an organisation – left thousands of church members caught in the crosshairs of...
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From Gamer to Elite Motor Racer: ‘Gran Turismo’ Brings True Story to Life

By: Russ Matthews Jann Mardenborough may not be recognisable to many outside the race car and gaming communities, but this young gamer was a history-maker.He is known for winning a Gran Turismo game competition and eventually having a prolific worldwide racing career....
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Friendship, Forgiveness and Faith in ‘The Miracle Club’ – Movie Review

By: Russ Matthews Sometimes the drama behind the making of a film can be as compelling as the storyline it is hoping to convey.The Miracle Club has been in consideration for over 20 years despite having Academy Award winner Maggie Smith (Downton...
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‘The Hiding Place’ Brings a Timeless Message of Faith [Movie Review]

By: Russ Matthews Corrie Ten Boom may not be a name to recent generations, but her story transcends history. Her autobiographical tale of her family’s experiences in Holland harbouring Jewish refugees during World War II can be read in her book, The Hiding...
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What to Consider Before Watching a Film

By: Russ Matthews The team at Reel Dialogue goes to see most films; some are less edifying than others. Yet, we still have to put our choices through a filter.Our team understands that as film critics, there are movies that we see that many may not desire to see. Even...
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Catch ‘Asteroid City’ For an Existential Deep-Dive: Movie Review

By: Michael WalshFilm director Wes Anderson’s symmetrical style is so recognisable even AI has sought to imitate it. From his beautiful colour palettes, detailed production design, and large ensemble casts, his work is beloved by many, but also not for everyone....
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‘The Chosen’ Aussie Cast Member George Xanthis Says Playing John is “Meditative”

By: Laura BennettWith season four currently in production, The Chosen has continued to gain fans as it dramatises the life of Jesus and his disciples, extending its reach on Netflix and on US broadcast network The CW, thanks to a new distribution deal.It’s...
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Lifestyle

Planning a Trip? Here’s How Your Travel Plans May Change in the Next Few Years

By: Michael McQueen While the world of travel has been the industry perhaps most disrupted in the last couple of years, it is set for more disruption in the years to come – but in some of the most striking and novel ways.With the capabilities of technology...
Read More

Don’t Have Time For Your Dream Life? Maybe You Do…

By: Yiqin Houston Don’t have the time? Actually, maybe you do.Particularly after big life events, the end of a calendar year or returning from a holiday, I often hear friends and colleagues say things such as “I’m going to try and get fit”, or...
Read More

Don’t Have Time For Your Dream Life? Maybe You Do…

By: Yiqin Houston Don’t have the time? Actually, maybe you do.Particularly after big life events, the end of a calendar year or returning from a holiday, I often hear friends and colleagues say things such as “I’m going to try and get fit”, or...
Read More

Post Viral Fatigue and What to Do About It

By: Kelli Kieselbach With the recent pandemic it is estimated that up to one third of people who test positive for the spicy cough will experience ongoing symptoms for months and sometimes years after their acute infection.Unrelenting fatigue is by far the most...
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Raising Generation Alpha: Insights From Gen Alpha Parents

By: Mark McCrindle In an era defined by rapid technological advancement and digital connectivity, a new generation is emerging, and with it, a set of distinctive challenges for parents. Generation Alpha, born since 2010, is growing up in an interconnected world like...
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When Life Crashes Into You… Literally!

By: Rachel Reva Recently I had the most joyfully productive day: you know the ones? Where you feel so on fire for your purpose, you are checking that list, making moves… and then: this happened.My son and I were in a car accident. It was quick and utterly...
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Delicious, Nutrition-Rich: Banana & Sultana Muffins

By: Susan Joy My Banana & Sultana Muffins are full of protein and fruit, plus I’ve got all your macronutrients covered in this healthy snack. If sultanas aren’t your favourite addition, I also tested this recipe with diced dates, and chocolate chips...
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Hayfever: Are You Ready For Spring?

By: Kelli Kieselbach Most of us are looking forward to the sunshine and warmer weather of spring, but many are awaiting the onslaught of the dreaded Hay Fever season.Seasonal allergies can vary from annoying sniffles to seriously interfering with everyday life. The...
Read More

What People Don’t Want to Hear About Success

By: Rachel Reva Do you know what the difference is between the ‘successful’ people from everyone else?I have made it an obsession to study those who have ‘made it’. And to work with coaches and mentors who have excelled in their industry.The...
Read More

Reducing Black and White Thinking – And Living With Grey

By: Lauren CheeBlack and white thinking is a type of cognitive distortion that involves thinking in extremes.It’s seeing your performance as perfect or a failure, thinking that a person is either completely good or bad, or considering an opinion as totally right...
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Parenting

Top Baby Names of 2023

By: McCrindle Choosing a name for your baby is an exciting task for parents.Each year Australia’s states and territories release the names of every child born. We compile the data, analyse the trends and release the McCrindle Baby Names Report, providing...
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Developing Deep, Resilient Faith in Our Kids

By: Annette SpurrHow do you measure success as a parent? Is it when your adult child lands their dream job, gets married, or just turns out to be a nice person?As I consider my role as a mum in an increasingly secular world, I believe that my success as a parent will...
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Blended Family Grandparenting

By: Robert Busha Often, I relive the adventure of whacking through brush “on safari” in the woods with my step-grandsons, Andrew and Aaron. Investing time in our kids is one of the gifts my wife and I routinely give to our children’s children and...
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A Grand Influence: How to Bond With Your Grandkids

By: Jill Savage Most grandparents want to be an asset to their grandchildren — provide a listening ear, welcome heart and safe place for kids to emotionally land. But how does one do this?I remember the day like it was yesterday. My husband and I, along...
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Starting School Well: the ABCs of Transitioning to School

By: Amy Cheng Starting school for the first time can be scary for both a child and their parents, however, an academic specialising in early childhood education has come up with a simple recipe to make that transition easier. Professor Marilyn Fleer, from the School...
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How the Ultimate Dad Dads

By: City Bible Forum A few weeks ago I stumbled across a new Australian podcast from funny-guy Hamish Blake.Turns out I’m not the only one. If you haven’t heard it yet, How other Dads Dad is the hottest thing in Australian podcasts at the moment,...
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High School Exam Support Tips for Parents

By: Collett SmartExam time can be a stressful period for the whole family. I’m thinking ‘first year of High School’ exams, the bigger ‘final years of school’ exams and the ‘end of each year’ exams in general.Some teens adjust...
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Do You Interrupt Your Child’s Study to Ask How It’s Going? Try This Instead

By: Amy Cheng Parents are unknowingly hindering their child’s studying when they go into their rooms and ask how their study is going, a new survey has revealed – students also revealed the ways in which parents could be helpful in the lead up to exams.An...
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Why Do We Make Our Kids Do Weekend Sports?

By: Sam Chan Thousands of kids play sport every weekend. But why? Is it to win? To become pros?No! They’re the wrong reasons that’ll make you a toxic parent on the sideline.So why make our kids play sport?It’s because we believe that sports is...
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Finding Glimmers of Hope in the Trenches of Motherhood

By: Annette Spurr Every mother, if she’s honest, will tell you that motherhood is both their greatest honour and hardest struggle.Loss of identity, parenting fails and search for purpose are just some of the issues mothers face every day.Mirette Abraham was just...
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