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Dads Are Caregivers Too

If mothers and children are to be properly supported, educators and employers must recognise the vital role of fathers as caregivers too. “Schools and companies need to understand that dads can be parents too." An article recently published by Employee Benefit News rightly argued that ‘companies need to support working dads as caregivers.’ Despite its war-on-the-patriarchy, gender-neutral, wonky woke tone, EBN’s argument, put forward by associate editor Deanna Cuadra, hit the ...

By Rod Lampard|2022-10-06T12:59:48+10:00October 6th, 2022|NEW DADS, Babies, Children, Dads, FAMILIES|0 Comments

10 Secrets of Long-Living People

Laughter, Sex, Vegetables and Fish -- 10 Secrets of Long-Living People is definitely a book title that is going to grab your attention. Many years ago, I was standing in a bookshop in Tasmania, trying to find my credit card so that I could invest in a book on how to live longer. It was a long-life investment! Dr John Tickell is a medical doctor, international speaker, bestselling author, and television ...

By Warwick Marsh|2022-09-30T17:40:54+10:00September 30th, 2022|MENS HEALTH, Dads, FAMILIES, GOOD BOOKS & VIDEOS, NEWS, RESEARCH & SCIENCE|0 Comments

Seven Signs of Fatherhood Fatigue

Fatigue can be fatal. Like grief, it hits every one of us in different ways. The best we can do is work the process by way of exercise, rest, and diet, in order to manage a way through it. While maintaining a healthy lifestyle adds another chore to the dad-list, being healthy-minded not only builds energy -- it relieves stress, clears the head, and opens the door to more family activities. ...

By Rod Lampard|2022-09-30T17:19:13+10:00September 30th, 2022|NEW DADS, Babies, Dads, FAMILIES, MENS HEALTH|0 Comments

Single Dads Need Parenting Partners

A cherished friend of mine has just died. I cried with my daughters, struggling to get the words out as I related how dear Joe has been. I love Joe for the soft kindness he delivered. He gave me a sense of being a full dad every time I saw him. He told me, “You are such a good man,” and I cry again when I feel those words in the ...

By Greg McInerney|2022-09-30T16:56:49+10:00September 30th, 2022|SINGLE DADS, Dads, FAMILIES|1 Comment

Homemade Honesty

I recently let myself be cajoled into letting my children make up ground on their lack of Saturday morning TV. While I am not allergic to television, I do have some sensitivity to the ‘entertainment’ that plays for laughs from overworked stereotypes. Telly dad is too often the bumbling weekend layabout who misses his children’s school play. Mum is the clean freak and giggly friend to the daughter. The TV brother ...

By Greg McInerney|2022-09-24T08:08:26+10:00September 24th, 2022|SINGLE DADS, Children, Dads, FAIRNESS & JUSTICE|0 Comments

How Dads Can Solve Problems for Their Family

Mistakes dads often make when problem-solving tend to fall into three categories: Cavalier disinterest; Rage quitting; or Jumping the gun. Problem-solving is a chance to weld together a relationship built on trust, love, and reliability. Anything less than a total commitment to finding a resolution is a wasted opportunity. It’s the Homer Simpson of all stuff-ups. The That 70’s Show “dumb ass” answer from Red Forman (Kurtwood Smith) to everything. https://youtu.be/-M2zpodTWwY ...

By Rod Lampard|2022-09-21T08:06:12+10:00September 21st, 2022|Dads, Children, FAMILIES, NEW DADS|0 Comments

The Adam Project: Time Travelling to Dad

Netflix’s recent release, "The Adam Project" (2022), blends the issues surrounding family, identity and morality with swashbuckling fight scenes and the wondrous concept of time travel to produce a (mostly) family-friendly film that is a paean to fatherhood, love and self-sacrifice.

By Jean Seah|2024-05-06T11:08:24+10:00September 20th, 2022|GOOD BOOKS & VIDEOS, Dads, FAMILIES|0 Comments

‘My Dad is My Rock’: The Inspirational Father Behind Bree Walker

Australian Olympian Bree Walker finds strength from her father, who ever encourages her to greater heights. He has been dedicated to supporting her in her sporting endeavours since childhood, sacrificing that she may succeed in her passions. Once a father, always a father. You will find that as your children grow up, they still need you. Just in different ways! Read this incredible story of Mick Walker and his 29-year-old daughter ...

By Warwick Marsh|2022-09-19T17:41:38+10:00September 16th, 2022|Dads, Children, FAMILIES|0 Comments

Never Apologise for Being a Dad

Generally speaking, learning the fine art of apologising is a life skill we all must learn. The health of our relationships pivots on humility, as much as they do honesty. Child therapist Meri Wallace, writing in Psychology Today, echoed this sentiment, stating that an apology is a sign of strength, not weakness. ‘It shows,’ Wallace affirmed, ‘that mums and dads care enough to take responsibility for their negative actions and make ...

By Rod Lampard|2022-09-16T12:59:22+10:00September 16th, 2022|NEW DADS, Children, Dads, FAMILIES|0 Comments

Mountain Adventure with Dad

Taking the time to bring our children on a challenging adventure in the midst of majestic nature can build their self-confidence while strengthening family bonds. Adventure is key to personal and community growth. Mt Wellington is my playground. The mix of seasons might be regarded as its personality. Sometimes it takes an effort to make ground -- its tearing broodiness very apparent in the angry, chilling wind and murky shadows cast ...

By Greg McInerney|2022-09-16T12:32:58+10:00September 16th, 2022|Dads, Children, SINGLE DADS|0 Comments