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Golden Door Muffins

I now know what indiscriminate exercise means :) When I visited the Golden Door in the Brisbane hinterlands for a Dads 5 day health and wellbeing stay. I was allocated cabin 16 which was wonderful but it was located close to the top of the … [Continue reading]

Getting your funny bone back

Happiness is different for each of us. For example, I went to the comedy festival recently with my GF and during the show, she turned to me and said "Didn't you find that funny" I said... I did but I was laughing inside LOL  :) It made me … [Continue reading]

Pancakes with banana and maple syrup

happy father day

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gO7sXh4Vhc On those mornings that your wondering what to cook for the kids? or just want something different to make. Try this easy pancake recipe (better than the packet mix) kids can even help. The first time i … [Continue reading]

Osso Bucco with a Dads twist

Tonight was the first week night of the year that gave us a hint of winter- 11 celsius. A perfect night for a slow cooked style casserole with mash potato. I searched the net for a yummy recipe that would satisfy my toughest critics, yes the kids! I … [Continue reading]

Cheers to saying what you mean

We seem to live by other peoples rules, each day worrying about what other people think, sacrificing who we are because someone else might have a problem with it. We need to love who we are, be courageous and confident and live instead of just … [Continue reading]

The Dad documentary

FOUR DADS, ONE MUM, A JOURNO, A PROFESSOR OF FAMILY LAW, A JUDGE AND A POLITICIAN, ALL COME TOGETHER TO TELL THE STORY OF BEING A DAD. In May 2013,  a Dad desperate to spend more time with his children asked me to research the injustices within … [Continue reading]

Card Hug – a great way to keep in touch

It is not surprising that Australia Post won the best print advertisement at the Caxton Awards in 2007.  M&C Saatchi Melbourne created the advertisement rightly named "Letter Hug".  In a previous post we spoke briefly of keeping in touch in … [Continue reading]

Adjusting to a change in income

We all know it's sometimes hard to make ends meet even when we are living as a couple.  It can get harder when living as a separated dad as it is more expensive living as a single.  Not only are you now paying all your living expenses on your own but … [Continue reading]

More contact = Less grief

Fathers who have more contact with their children suffer less grief than fathers who have little contact. I have experienced both sides of this fence, and can empathise with fathers who see their children only every second weekend or less for that … [Continue reading]

The career advice I wish I had at 25

If you’re lucky, someone like; your dad, a teacher, your uncle or your mum shared their personal career experiences and insights with you when you were young. By the time we get to 50 we have gained so much valuable knowledge but it’s useless unless … [Continue reading]

Your Dream

Ever thought of becoming a builder; personal trainer; becoming a better friend or father; running a marathon; or writing a book? We all have dreams but too few of us have the faith or fortitude to see them through. Committing to realizing your … [Continue reading]

Great Dad moments captured

You see them everywhere, Dads spending quality time with their kids. Nothing new in this (for the lucky ones) but when you capture the picture, its then you freeze the moment and see the enjoyment, the value, the connection that we get from making … [Continue reading]