Card Hug – a great way to keep in touch

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]

Adjusting to a change in income

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]

More contact = Less grief

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]

The career advice I wish I had at 25

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]

Your Dream

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]

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]

How to teach your kids about cyber safety

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]

The top 5 reasons why Men and Woman cheat

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]

Aussie parents increasingly helping their children with home loans

Today it’s becoming far more common for parents in Australia to help their adult children buy their first home. Many young couples are turning to this option since breaking into the market is more difficult than it was in the past. There are actually … [Continue reading]

I’ve never met a child who doesn’t wish they could fly

And now they can! I had the pleasure of visiting iFly DownUnder in Penrith, NSW last week and wow! What an experience! Whether it is for Father’s Day, Christmas or your birthday, I’d be putting iFly on your wish list. iFly is a state of the art … [Continue reading]

Would you leave your front and back door open whilst your kids are at home?

Keeping our kids safe from online predators is something we all must be aware of. Once upon a time we would keep our kids safe by simply making sure the front and back door of our house was locked before they went to bed. Today, if your kids have any … [Continue reading]

Where possible always choose to mediate

If you were in a relationship that has irretrievably broken down, you may have some questions... How do you settle your affairs and move on with your life? How do you make parenting arrangements with the best interests of your children in … [Continue reading]