Fatherhood | Being Dad

Sick of the bloody kids? You're doing it wrong

Sam de Brito You have to wonder if the ''bloody kids'' have replaced ''the missus'' as the perceived ball and chain of the modern man.

Dad's parenting statements a hit

A dad of two has done something constructive with his "I can't believe I just said that!" parenting moments, creating a series of posters that have become an internet sensation.

Dads left out of parenting classes

Adele Horin and staff writers A “fathering blindspot” means dads aren’t as likely to attend parenting education classes as their partners - and when they do go, they don’t get the same benefits, according to a new study.

TV's most dysfunctional dads

Joseph Kelly Whether they're drinking, killing, making drugs or just should never be left in charge of a small human, these TV dads take the cake when it comes to dysfunctional parenting.

New-dad depression hurts child

Amy Corderoy Postnatal depression in men could cause ongoing emotional and behavioural problems in their children, according to an Australian study that experts say shows fathers need to be checked for the condition.

Sandler's Big Daddy sex life woes

Comedian Adam Sandler has opened up about his hardships as a father, revealing he and his wife Jackie are often forced to find unique places to get intimate.

Tips for dad: bonding with kids

Joseph Kelly Bonding with your kids can be hard, especially with so many modern distractions around. Here are a few tips to keep communications open.

Goodbye to the distant authority figure, hello to hands-on dads

Steve Biddulph When it finally became clear my father was dying and had only weeks to go, I spent as much time as I could around him. We had reached a peaceful place long ago, so it was precious to sit in the hospital by his bed and talk, or just be there for quiet company.

'I love the daddy club' says Chili Peppers frontman Anthony Kiedis

Staff Writers The once wild boys of the Red Hot Chili Peppers are now almost all members of the daddy club, with three out of four of the members now fathers - and they wouldn't have it any other way.

Gillard's $1180 for new fathers

Jessica Wright New fathers will get about $1180 to wet the baby's head when the Gillard government introduces paid paternity leave from January 2013.

Behind the mask

Joseph Kelly It's not only women who suffer from post-natal depression. One in ten men will also suffer from some form of anxiety or depression after the birth of a child.