A Dads Network
We have all been there, our child (son or daughter) walks out to go off to a party or a club and we say " have a good time" or "don't do anything I wouldn't do" or "take care" or "be careful". That's it? I really do feel we need to spell out what … [Continue reading]
First a little about the author: Garry King has extensive experience with working with young people encountering the issues of self harm and suicidal behaviour. This experience is the result of having worked as a teacher, youth worker and … [Continue reading]
Life quotes from Dr. Seuss "Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You." Sometimes the most simplest truest and most important messages can be found and read at just the right moment when we need … [Continue reading]
I'd like to talk about Dad's Equality, equality seems to be the topic of the year so why not include dads? I have been thinking about all the things that greats mums do and all the things great dads do and I am racking my brain to find anything … [Continue reading]
Being in debt can feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders - similar to having kids depend on you. When you have both of those at the same time, it can seem impossible to find a solution. Being a parent in debt means that as well as … [Continue reading]
There has been so much effort over the last few years in trying to curb men's behavior when it comes to violence in the home. There will be much more work done in this area and anyone that thinks that using violence is ok should think again. I … [Continue reading]
If you're separated or divorced and don't have a good access arrangement, this might help you stay better connected. Missing your child and feeling like they're missing out on you is a heavy weight to carry. Kids are resilient and I found that if … [Continue reading]
I remember standing at the alter listening carefully to the minister say the following words because I believed them to be true, not quiet realizing the amount of effort it would take from both sides to make them work and go the distance. Those … [Continue reading]
It can be hard for men to open up and talk about how they are feeling. And this can have serious impacts on their mental health and wellbeing. In fact research by the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows that men are three times more likely to … [Continue reading]
I always wondered when the debating of simple tasks and requests would start or unnecessary attitude, i can tell you its around 10-12 then buckle up at 13+. Prior to that, they are beautiful pliable sweethearts that allow you to guide them, take … [Continue reading]
If you like eating sausages, there is a saying that goes...Don't look how the sausage is made, it will ruin everything. We grow up learning about childbirth and never really connect the dots that when it happens to our partner, it's a very full on … [Continue reading]
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xox when they need rescuing
I recently read an article about having an TEXT word if your children are ever in a spot they feel that they can't get out off and need "rescuing". The article was very good but the plan they were using was called the X Plan. The idea was to send … [Continue reading]