A Dads Network
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]
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]
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]
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]
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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]