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Taylor Swift and the “Swiftie Dad” Phenomenon

For the uninitiated, Swiftie Dads are a phenomenon. They’re fathers whose daughters are massive Taylor Swift fans. According to GQ, these dads don’t just chaperone their kids to concerts; they’re dad-sized “groupies” who don the merchandise, sing the songs, and play along. Gone are ‘bored dads at a One Direction concert.’ These dads are ‘ecstatic about Taylor Swift concerts too’, added GQ. https://youtu.be/1gfO2ZPcm0M Although I am completely sceptical about the darker ...

By Rod Lampard|2023-08-16T21:18:41+10:00August 18th, 2023|Dads|1 Comment

Relationship Lengths

What is the measure of a dad’s relationship with his daughters? My left brain ponders that “I have a 9 out of 10 relationship”, but I am hardly going to say that aloud, as I would sound more analytical than heartfelt. The essence of being a dad that radiates from a deep, heartfelt core doesn’t know the words, because words will fall short of my love for my daughters and the ...

By Greg McInerney|2023-08-15T01:04:32+10:00August 15th, 2023|SINGLE DADS|0 Comments

Parenting = Responsibility + Fun

A number of years ago, I spent five round-the-world trips on a lawyer to represent my case to be a present dad in my children’s growing up. I could sensibly calculate that separation would force the divvying up of my children’s time between parents, but I was determined to protect as much of it as I could, because I believe my children and I need time to maintain our strong, wholehearted ...

By Greg McInerney|2023-06-21T22:44:14+10:00June 20th, 2023|SINGLE DADS|0 Comments

Upcycled Telephone Tardis Hopes to Turn Dads into Readers

Thanks to a group of West Australian dads, Currambine Primary School is now host to a unique library. Painted red, and watertight, the renovated Telstra phone booth is an outdoor add-on to the school’s existing book-borrowing service. The dads from LADDs birthed the idea. Loving and Devoted Dads are an offshoot of father engagement, The Father Project. LADDs exists to ‘improve child development by inspiring dads to engage with their kids.’ ...

By Rod Lampard|2023-06-17T07:33:46+10:00June 15th, 2023|NEW DADS, Children, Dads, FAMILIES|0 Comments

Attention-Deficit Marriages

In a fast-paced world, our attention is a rare and valuable commodity. Is your marriage suffering from attention deficiency? True confession: some evenings you’ll find us sitting on the couch with the TV playing, and us both on our laptops or other individual devices. We know -- it’s not particularly noble and we have a sense of unease with it. But truly, movies and TV simply don’t seem to hold our ...

By Byron and Francine Pirola|2023-06-10T10:17:24+10:00June 7th, 2023|LOVE & MARRIAGE, FAITH|0 Comments

Bruce Robinson: Three Keys to Being a Great Dad

“I wish I had been a better Dad and spent more time with my kids.” These were the words that many men spoke, often with tears, when Dr Bruce Robinson told them they didn’t have long to live. Dr Bruce Robinson is a respiratory specialist. When people have a lung cancer check they come to see him. In my video interview below with Bruce, he tells how he has told the ...

By Warwick Marsh|2023-04-01T11:45:41+10:00March 31st, 2023|Uncategorized, Children, Dads|0 Comments

The Gift of an Ordinary Day

Silly giggles, 3 am feeds, bedtime cuddles, wiped tears and heart-to-hearts. These are the moments you’ll treasure when your little one is all grown up. I reckon that if anyone ever does invent a time machine, it’ll be a mum. After all, wouldn’t you give everything you own to have one last snuggle with your little one, while they still think you’re the most amazing person they know? Losing Time A ...

By Annette Spurr|2023-02-26T07:48:27+10:00February 27th, 2023|MOTHERS, Babies, Children, FAMILIES, GOOD BOOKS & VIDEOS|0 Comments

Quality Family Time is Good Medicine

A unique story testifying to the bond between father and daughter has set parts of the internet on fire. Luis, a 78-old-year old dad living in Spain, was forced into a retirement home because of a loss of independence. This separated Luis from his inseparable, 38-year-old daughter, Estefania, who was born with Down Syndrome. https://youtu.be/83Q_u4ZQxSg Although Estefania lives in the same centre as her father, their necessary level of care requires ...

By Rod Lampard|2023-02-23T13:02:20+10:00February 23rd, 2023|NEW DADS, Children, Dads, FAMILIES, NEWS, RESEARCH & SCIENCE|0 Comments

How to Bond with Your Kids – According to Neuroscience

Research reveals the amazing science behind creating a strong, lasting bond between parent and child, helping the child develop into a secure, well-rounded and independent person. “I think it should be cool to be a good partner, a good spouse, a good father… If I’m one of the people who helps make that cooler, I think that’s great,” are the prescient words of mega-selling recording artist, John Legend. John is right, ...

By Warwick Marsh|2023-01-20T07:50:32+10:00January 20th, 2023|Dads, Children, FAMILIES, NEWS, RESEARCH & SCIENCE|1 Comment

Take Your Time: Easiest Parenting Advice Ever

Want to know the easiest way to give your kids a confidence boost? It’s the most sure-fire simple way to increase your child’s positivity and resilience. Here it is… Enjoy them. Spend time with them. Let go of your agenda and be with them and listen to them. That’s it. Presence Taking the time to savour the moments we have with them -- to really enjoy our kids -- is something ...

By Annette Spurr|2023-01-12T11:05:32+10:00January 16th, 2023|MOTHERS, Children, Dads, FAMILIES|0 Comments