It's not a good thing for your child to be afraid of water. As parents, we want to rest easy in the knowledge that our kids will be just fine in any situation. It’s possible that they might find themselves in water on a semi-regular basis, and we need to ensure they’re OK with it...
Read MoreHow long have I been here? Am I truly afflicted, stumbling across the crooked landscape? Or am I a soul divided like too much ice tea mix clinging to the bottom of the cup of life? I sometimes hear my wife’s voice. Sure she’s sitting only two feet from me, but I'm so congested that the other end of this couch might as well be Mars. I get sick two times a year. I can recall...
Read MoreThe ‘Dad bod’ has become a pop culture expression for a body type that is somewhere in between lean and obese. Big names like Leonardo DiCaprio and Simon Cowell have brought the fad to public attention. Dad bods are named as such as they are said to be the result of a man becoming a father and...
Read MoreAs a dad, it’s easy to get excited when you find out that your kid is starting to get more and more into a sport. Who doesn’t want their kid to be active, driven, and maybe even a bit competitive? However, being a good dad to a sporting kid isn’t as easy as you would imagine it. Too many get their priorities wrong...
Read MoreFinding yourself single after being in a relationship for a few years can be a very difficult situation for many men. Especially if there are children involved in the split. Life as a single dad is completely different from being in a relationship with children. However...
Read MoreIn an ideal world, all sports fans would love to attend every live event that they desire. However, it’s not always possible to make it to the stadium or arena. After all, watching live sport consumes both time and money. Thankfully, the wonders of television mean that you can...
Read MoreI was chatting with my wife about the long night we'd had getting up with the baby, when I said, "At least I get up with her. A lot of men don't. You should be grateful." I was tired. And I said it like she was really lucky to have me. Like I was going above and beyond as a father...
Read MoreThis article offers seven tips for maintaining good physical and sexual health into and beyond middle age. In order, advice is offered on smoking, the prostate, exercise, muscle mass, stress and depression, diet, and sex.
Read MoreIt is shortly after 8:00pm, and my five-month-old, Nicholas, is inconsolable. He's been changed, fed and burped. He's been read to in a soothing, upbeat tone in comedic contrast to his panicky, bloody-murder shrieks. He is up on my shoulder, snug in his sleep sack, wailing away as I gently pat his back...
Read MoreDo you love sports? Did you think the year was over when the Olympics came to a close? Not so fast guys, there’s still plenty for the dads to look forward to. There are still going to be days where you’ll be desperately fighting for the remote and failing to claim it. That’s why we recommend you...
Read MoreCompetition is something that our children will experience from time to time. Never More so than when they start playing and getting interested in sports. From getting chosen for a team to beating their best friend’s record, sports are filled with strong elements of competition. But...
Read MoreIf you have a little bundle of joy on the way, you and your partner will no doubt be trying to get ready for the birth. This is probably a much more stressful time for your partner. After all, she is the one who will have to go through the whole labor process! But, there are plenty of ways you...
Read MoreWe live in an impatient age. There was a time when you'd order an item - usually by mail order - and expect to wait around a month for it. Certainly, even for smaller items, two weeks wasn't a long wait at all. Now, in a world where you can order an item one evening and expect to see it the following day...
Read MoreApart from the immediate dangers of smartphones – addiction, sexting, cyber bullying and the perils of lurking on social media – smartphones and tablets are robbing our kids of their imagination and creativity. And if that’s not enough, they are restricting their problem solving and communication skills...
Read MoreWhen you become a dad, it’s so easy to get caught up in fatherhood that everything else takes a backseat. This is natural and it happens to all parents at some point. There is nothing wrong with this, and you do need to make sure you spend time raising your kids as well as you can. But, you also need...
Read MoreEbola is a deadly virus that originated in Africa and causes serious illness that often leads to death. Although it is a low threat for people living outside Africa, the virus is highly infectious and could spread to other parts of the world if not handled correctly...
Read MoreThe Summer Olympic Games are here and just in time. They are precisely what you need to escape your reality and chillax, if only for a week or two. All you want is a cold beer, the AC and a bit of peace and quiet to stretch out and watch the games. But wait! Haven’t you...
Read MoreHow in the world do you get your kids to listen to you when they really just don’t want to. Well, that was the problem we faced with our 3 year old...
Read MoreSome dads are harder to buy for than others. That's because some guys don't actually know what they want! Are you one of those dads? In today's blog post, I'll share with you some of the gift ideas that...
Read MoreWork has dragged you down for months on end? If you’ve had little to no break from it in that whole time, then why not book off some annual leave and reconnect with your kids? Your children...
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