A Dads Network
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gO7sXh4Vhc On those mornings that your wondering what to cook for the kids? or just want something different to make. Try this easy pancake recipe (better than the packet mix) kids can even help. The first time i … [Continue reading]
Tonight was the first week night of the year that gave us a hint of winter- 11 celsius. A perfect night for a slow cooked style casserole with mash potato. I searched the net for a yummy recipe that would satisfy my toughest critics, yes the kids! I … [Continue reading]
We seem to live by other peoples rules, each day worrying about what other people think, sacrificing who we are because someone else might have a problem with it. We need to love who we are, be courageous and confident and live instead of just … [Continue reading]
FOUR DADS, ONE MUM, A JOURNO, A PROFESSOR OF FAMILY LAW, A JUDGE AND A POLITICIAN, ALL COME TOGETHER TO TELL THE STORY OF BEING A DAD. In May 2013, a Dad desperate to spend more time with his children asked me to research the injustices within … [Continue reading]
It is not surprising that Australia Post won the best print advertisement at the Caxton Awards in 2007. M&C Saatchi Melbourne created the advertisement rightly named "Letter Hug". In a previous post we spoke briefly of keeping in touch in … [Continue reading]
We all know it's sometimes hard to make ends meet even when we are living as a couple. It can get harder when living as a separated dad as it is more expensive living as a single. Not only are you now paying all your living expenses on your own but … [Continue reading]
Fathers who have more contact with their children suffer less grief than fathers who have little contact. I have experienced both sides of this fence, and can empathise with fathers who see their children only every second weekend or less for that … [Continue reading]
If you’re lucky, someone like; your dad, a teacher, your uncle or your mum shared their personal career experiences and insights with you when you were young. By the time we get to 50 we have gained so much valuable knowledge but it’s useless unless … [Continue reading]
Ever thought of becoming a builder; personal trainer; becoming a better friend or father; running a marathon; or writing a book? We all have dreams but too few of us have the faith or fortitude to see them through. Committing to realizing your … [Continue reading]
Unlike when we were young, stranger danger is about a lot more than what happens in the real world. While it is important to ensure your child knows the age-old stranger danger concerns, it is equally important that they are equipped to protect … [Continue reading]
You see them and their smile melts you... and they're into you, too. A few months pass and you're in a committed relationship with "I love you's" and great times. Then... the unthinkable: They cheat. The emotional reaction is one we know well: "How … [Continue reading]
Dads Online Podcast
Great Dad moments captured
You see them everywhere, Dads spending quality time with their kids. Nothing new in this (for the lucky ones) but when you capture the picture, its then you freeze the moment and see the enjoyment, the value, the connection that we get from making … [Continue reading]