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Steve Biddulph

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Stephen John Biddulph is an Australian author, activist, and psychologist who has written several influential best-selling books; and lectures worldwide on parenting and boys' education. He is married and has two children and grandchildren.

Biddulph's books argue for a more affectionate and connected form of parenting and the importance of role models in children's lives. They acknowledge gender differences but do not see these as immutable. His effect on schooling has increased the number of parents delaying school-starting, especially with boys, and the increase in single-sex classes in co-educational schools, particularly in the early puberty stage, around age 12–15.

Recently he has been outspoken about the premature sexualization of girls through media exposure, affecting the mental health of girls. He is one of a group of child development specialists in the UK and elsewhere who argued successfully for the introduction of parental leave in that country and cautioned on the dangers of institutional daycare for the under twos.

He also campaigned on Australia's mistreatment of refugee parents and children under the Howard Government. He led and funded a five-year project to create a permanent national memorial to the SIEV X sinking in Canberra's lakeshore. This memorial, involving over a thousand student and community artists, was dedicated in October 2007.

With his wife and co-author, Shaaron Biddulph, he sponsors several activist organizations and environmental causes. Biddulph was voted Australian Father of the Year in 2000 for his work encouraging the active role of fathers. He lives in Tasmania, Australia.

Steve Biddulph was appointed Adjunct Professor in the School of Psychology and Counselling, Cairnmillar Institute, Melbourne, in March 2011. He is the National Ambassador for Playgroup Australia and the Patron of the Australian Children's Media Council.

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