Dad
Stay-at-home Dad, or the 'kid thing'
Simon Groth Simon Groth shares his experience of doing the stay-at-home "kid thing".
Support for Mum when Dad works away
Department of Communities (WA) Does your partner spend time away for work? More and more families are developing their own strategies to deal with the challenges of the home and away lifestyle and are making it work for them.
Stay-at-home-dad a myth?
Jessica Irvine The stay-at-home dad is, if not a myth, at least a rarity, as workforce statistics show women continue to shoulder the burden of child care in the home.
Dads in Australia: Their changing role
Neil Jameson Not too long after man first walked on the Moon, I thumbed a ride with a tile salesman who couldn't wait to get home to spend time with his kid.
The Shoe Princess’s Guide to the Galaxy
Emma Bowd Shoes, I am afraid to say, really do mean a lot to me. You know how men seem completely incapable of going down a street without eyeing every woman in a fox-like flash? Well, that’s me – but with...
Thrifty Christmas might be the magic pudding
Maggie Dent A survey released by the Australian National Retailers Association reported that 34% of people intend to spend less on gifts this Christmas than they did last year.
Mum, please try harder
Jane Willson Jane Willson grills British nutritionist Amanda Grant about her "secret" to raising healthy eaters. It's one of those details you don't share or — if pushed — utter quietly.
Working parents: what children think
Amanda Woodard Working parents fret about the hours they spend away from their children. But how do the kids feel about it? Amanda Woodard reports.
Technology keeps busy families in touch
Ann-Maree Moodie Technology can keep busy families in touch, writes Ann-Maree Moodie.
Career Mums: give guilt the flick
Kim Kind Don't worry, career mothers, your children are on the right track, writes Kim Kind.
Fun ideas for a long drive
Amanda Horswill Hi-tech is helping kids beat boredom (and parents stay sane) on a car trip, writes Amanda Horswill.
The best fun on four wheels
Sascha Jenkins With planning and patience, a family road trip can be the best fun on four wheels.
The family that eats together ...
Nick Galvin Just as out parents always told us, sitting down and eating together as a family is a good thing to do for a whole range of reasons.
When is Daddy coming home?
Kath Lockett Fathers are finding smarter ways to mix work and family life, writes Kath Lockett.
Part 4: Raising Boys
John Bastick My son’s taken to wearing his mother’s high-heels. And, to give the boy his dues, for a 20-month-year-old he totters about the place better than I could if I pulled on a pair of four-inch heels.
Step-dads get thumbs up
Dolla S. Merrillees A new study reveals that stepfathers are often better parents than biological dads. With Father’s Day being celebrated in September, it’s a good time to reflect on the often undervalued role of being...
Pressie ideas
Essential Baby Members With Fathers’ Day fast approaching it’s time to organise a pressie. While he may be in dire need of sox, undies and PJs, here are some more thoughtful present suggestions from Essential Baby forum...
Part 1: Self-esteem
John Bastick John Bastick tackles the issue of father-time and raising sons with self-esteem, whilst musing that a recent outing to McDonalds with his 18-month year old son probably wasn't such a good idea.
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