A Dads Network
The hacking of mass accounts on a social network is something that seems to be happening a great deal recently, with LinkedIn being the latest victim, after having 6.5m of its users passwords stolen. Prior to LinkedIn, Twitter suffered a similar … [Continue reading]
Sometimes it seems like the whole purpose of life is just to learn and grow. We learn from our mistakes. I reckon that most of us do not learn unless we have made some mistakes and have suffered its consequences. I also believe that the majority … [Continue reading]
Ralph Waldo Emerson's famous words, "Life is a journey, not a destination," still inspire today. The journey is the destination, or rather, it's not the destination but the journey that matters most... For road trippers, the journey is just as … [Continue reading]
Christmas time and the holiday season can be a challenging period for single fathers. When families are getting together and sharing experiences, those in separated families can experience loneliness and isolation. It is important to ensure that … [Continue reading]
I was sitting there on the sand facing the ocean. She was sitting in front of me, with her back against my chest. My arms around her, holding her close to me, I was touching her face. Her hair fluttered around in the wind that was caressing us … [Continue reading]
When you are going through a separation you are obviously going to be concerned about the effect that it has on your children. Everyone's lives have suddenly been turned upside down and everything that we are used to is changing. It can be a very … [Continue reading]
Rarely is anyone ever prepared for the end of a marriage or a long term defacto relationship. This is almost as true for the partner that initiates separation, as it is for the partner being left. Separation and divorce create a challenging time for … [Continue reading]
Circumstances can change. We can't assume the present needs of our children will be their future needs, you may not own the same assets in one year that you own in another, you might remarry, separate, divorce or anything. There are lots of … [Continue reading]
As we know the norm has been that when children are born they take on the fathers surname. After divorce, women sometimes change their name back to their maiden name or if they remarry, may change their surname to their new partners surname. If … [Continue reading]
Over the last few weeks, at least five of my Facebook friends have admitted to entertaining the dread mongrel. He can eat your life if you let him. My dad suffered terribly from this and I've been bitten myself. I even traveled to Ireland to find … [Continue reading]
There are so many reasons dads get tattoos, and probably the single biggest reason is to mark the birth of our children or as a tribute to them. If you're considering a tattoo, have you thought about what design? Here are some tips to help you make … [Continue reading]
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3 Places in Sydney Your Kids are Sure to Love
I have to tell you I am biting my fingernails down to the quick trying to narrow this list down to three. There are just so many super fun things for kids to do in Sydney. There are animals galore and so many beautiful parks and playgrounds. Some of … [Continue reading]