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I needed to be completely honest with myself, I couldn't hide debt and expect to have a budget that would work. So I added everything up and didn't forget to add in the food, beer, petrol, iTunes downloads, books, movies and gifts for the kids. … [Continue reading]
All kids from young to teenagers need the basics of life - like food, warmth, shelter and clothing. But they also need to feel loved and secure. By giving our children all the things they need, we can help them be safe, strong and thrive. Below … [Continue reading]
"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]
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People who say they slept like a baby, usually dont have one!
Most dads need about 8½ to more than 9 hours of sleep each night. But about 1 in 4 dads has trouble sleeping. Lack of sleep can affect everything from our emotions to how well we focus on juggling all the things we need to do as a parent. It can … [Continue reading]