Fatherhood

2014 September

By Warwick & Alison Marsh | September 1, 2014

From the Editor Hello and thank you for joining us once again! This September is our annual focus on Fathers as we celebrate (in Australia…

What Dads Do

By Dr Justin Coulson | February 18, 2014

Father’s Day is nearly here! In Australia it is anyway. For many children – and lots of dads – this is a day of celebration.…

Emotional Availability

By Dr Justin Coulson | March 7, 2013

The most valuable investment we can make for our children’s development is one that we often overlook because of its simplicity. Attention is the Currency…

Family Rituals

By Louise | August 28, 2012

Rituals are tremendously important in family life. Many of our fondest memories of our childhood relate to family rituals, like long Christmas lunches, Sunday walks…

The Daddy Difference

By Kiara Pirola | August 14, 2012

Studies have highlighted the impact of fathers as distinct to that of mothers on children’s development. By Marilyn Rodriguez A person is singing in my…

Couple’s Corner September

By Francine and Byron Pirola | August 14, 2012

How Mums can Draw Forth the Best from Dad Despite that fact that nagging is totally ineffective in motivating the men in our lives to…

St Pope John XXIII’s Prayer for Fathers

By Kiara Pirola | August 14, 2012

Saint Joseph, Guardian of Jesus and chaste husband of Mary, you passed your life in loving fulfillment of duty. You supported the holy family of…

Father of the Year

By Kiara Pirola | July 9, 2012

This Father’s Day, give your Dad something extra special. Featured in the September 2011 edition of the CathFamily E-Magazine Business Card Mini Photo Album Materials:…

Mini Footy and Hole-in-one Savoury Bites

By Francine Pirola | July 9, 2012

In this recipe, the humble sausage roll has been transformed into themed food to give Dad a tasty treat! Featured in the September 2011 edition…

Daddy Magic

By Francine Pirola | June 18, 2012

As a mother of five children ranging in ages from 17 to 6 it is fascinating to watch my husband in action with our children.…