If you have the chance, what will you do different

Australian Nurse Bonnie Ware writes of the phenomenal clarity of vision that people gain at the end of their lives, and how we might learn from their wisdom. "When questioned about any regrets they had or anything they would do differently," she … [Continue reading]

Ways to help your child’s constipation

Nobody likes feeling backed up; your stomach rumbles with discomfort, your clothes don’t quite fit as they should (and you have put on a kilo since yesterday!) and gas seems to punctuate social moments with embarrassing aplomb, as you rush to the … [Continue reading]

What if the kids want to cut their visit short

If there is something upsetting your child, it helps if you have a cooperative ex spouse. They can assist you with explaining to your child that we have agreed that there is time spend with both mum and dad and it is your time with your dad now.  If … [Continue reading]

Making a Home Sweet Home

One of the down sides of separation is that children often think their real home is at there mothers and the dads home is a place they just visit.  This does not have to be reality, in fact it is not hard to make your home a "home sweet home".  I … [Continue reading]

How To Juggle Parenthood With A FIFO Mining Job

There’s no doubt the Fly In Fly Out lifestyle is tough on the families of mining workers. Ever since the 1980’s, Australian gas, oil and mining operation staff are required to fly out to remote locations to work ten to fourteen hour shifts for two to … [Continue reading]

Making the most of school holidays

September School Holidays are a great time to get away, particularly the second week as everywhere is a little quieter. I first checked with my daughters mum that she didn't have any existing plans.  It is never a problem unless there is something … [Continue reading]

R U OK?

R U OK? Thursday September 13th 2012

R U OK? Day, Thursday September 12th 2013 is a national day of action dedicated to inspiring all Australians to ask family, friends and colleagues, ‘Are you ok?’ By regularly reaching out to one another and having open and honest conversations, we … [Continue reading]

Men At Work

WHAT THEY WANT AND WHY IT MATTERS TO WOMEN The 100% Project is a not for profit organisation that wants to see 
100 percent of Australia’s leadership talent, female and male, equally contributing to our social and economic future. We exist because … [Continue reading]

Dads Online wishes you a happy Fathers day

Dads Online wishes all dads a very happy fathers day - with or without your children. … [Continue reading]

Tips for Helping Your Kids Decorate Their Room

When it's time to redecorate a kid's room the most important thing to keep in mind is their tastes. Let your kids lead too demonstrate that their ideas have value, make the experience more fun, teach decorating skills and increase their appreciation … [Continue reading]

My family travel experience as a sole parent

Travelling for me (as a sole parent) has been something that has provided an enormous amount of pleasure for my daughter and I. We can now share memories and life experiences across a myriad of destinations. Together we have travelled to Bali, … [Continue reading]

3 Assertive Ways to Get More Time with Your Kids

As a dad, one of your biggest challenges is probably finding more time to spend with your kids. Each day only has 24 hours and there is nothing you can do about that, which means that the only way to find more time for your kids is to redirect … [Continue reading]