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"Sometimes I don't realize how much stress is building up until I suddenly feel overwhelmed. Other times, several stressful or attention-demanding events will happen at once, and I suddenly go from calm to completely overwhelmed really quickly. … [Continue reading]
I have always been concerned about my child being approached by a dangerous person. I cant imagine another instance that I would be more scared of? There was some research done in NSW that showed 95% of attacks on children are from people they … [Continue reading]
There is a lot of debate on whether kids have too much homework these days. Teachers say the idea of homework is not just for revision and continual learning after hours but to prepare them for when they get into year 11 and 12 or even Uni. It’s … [Continue reading]
In our busy world, meditation is becoming more and more popular as dads search for ways to relax, de-stress and enhance their quality of life. I found years ago that guided meditation had positive benefits , particularly when I was looking for … [Continue reading]
Routines today play a huge part in our family, because our kids really don’t have any control over their day to day life, it can give them an opportunity to feel like they belong in the running of the household and provides a sense of order, control … [Continue reading]
Ironing has always been one of those things that gets left to the last minute. Lets face it, who wants to do ironing when we could be doing something far more interesting. I can name about 12 things I would prefer to do? From trial and error I … [Continue reading]
Father’s Day is fast approaching. Few more days to go and we will be celebrating this day with overwhelming gratitude for our dads. In a half-century study involving over 10,000 people from around the world, researchers from the University of … [Continue reading]
To adults, childhood can seem like a carefree time. But kids still experience stress. Things like school and social life can sometimes create pressures that can feel overwhelming for kids. As a dad, you can't protect your kids from stress — but you … [Continue reading]
I'm sure you would all agree of the importance of having friends - they provide a good support system and are generally key to having a social life. It's bloody hard making new friends as we get older, throw in loosing some along the way, people … [Continue reading]
A smoothie that the kids will love, you can be creative by purchasing some decorative glasses and making it look like a smoothie you would get from a resort. Kids always appreciate the effort. A deliciously healthy way to start the day, this … [Continue reading]
You wont get any arguments from the kids with this chicken risotto, great tasting meal for everyone. Best of all it can saved for a few days in the fridge so you have ready made meals at your disposal to heat up when … [Continue reading]
At some point in time it is going to be necessary to understand what's happening to your daughter as she moves from being a girl to becoming a teenager and woman. Knowledge on these changes will help you stay connected and understand what … [Continue reading]
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