As a loving dad, you want to be the perfect role model. To show your kids that the world is a place rich in opportunity and adventure. To go forth and try new things, experience new thrills, and learn new skills. If you’re a dad who embraces new challenges, then what an example you are setting...
Read MoreThe morning after I sat in amazement as our country map turned one red state after another, my wife and I called our nine year old son from his sleep to talk to him. We were not Trump supporters, not by a long shot. And while we were aware that he knew this, we wanted...
Read MoreGoing on holiday is one of the best ways to relax, whether you’re lying on a beach or hanging out around the pool. However, there is one thing that people may not realise so much, and that is that dads can be self-conscious too...
Read MoreIt’s no secret that the festive season is rapidly approaching, which for many, can be the most expensive time of the year. If you find yourself struggling with your financial situation, there are a number of ways you can make a little extra money to get you through the month...
Read MoreLet’s face it, not all of us dads are the alpha males we’d like to be. But does that mean we can’t get ahead at work? Not at all. We just have to figure out how to game the system to make it work for us. But what exactly does that mean in practice? After all, we’re out all day, working...
Read MoreWith the holiday season upon us, now is the time to start figuring out what gifts to get for your friends and family. While some people may be hard to shop for, no one is as difficult as dad. Most fathers are not exactly forthcoming with a detailed shopping list, which...
Read MoreWhen you get some quality time with the kids on the weekend, there are always a few worries that you're going to struggle to keep them entertained. And if you rarely get quality time on your own with them, you want those few sacred hours to be memorable and special...
Read MoreWe’ve all been there. That moment when you look in the mirror and gasp audibly at yourself. Or you catch sight of yourself with the biggest paunch you’ve had for a long while. It’s not good, but it’s sobering. You need to get back in shape, and not just for yourself...
Read MoreIf you’re a father and your kids are fairly young, I don’t have to tell you how important your position is. Between you and your partner (if you have one) it’s your job to keep a roof over your kids’ heads, put food on the table, teach them personal responsibility and generally set them on the right track...
Read MoreIt'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...
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