A Sydney bike group’s motto is: Bike riding is the 2nd best way to start the day. Probably a bunch of balanced lads and families. No wonder when you read this…

Here are six ways school kids manipulate parents, and what to do about each one.
EMOTIONAL BLACKMAIL, SHUTTING DOWN, IRRATIONAL LOGIC, NEGOTIATION, DIVIDE & CONQUER and PLAYING THE VICTIM

Be the most popular dad (with kids and peers) this summer with these awesome holiday tips.

We’re banking on a wet summer, but we won’t dampen your fun with these activities.

Nikki Johnson is a director of the Cornershop Clinic which delivers Fearless Freddy’s Family Workshops, a 9 week anxiety treatment programs for 9-12 year olds and their parents.

Photo: Alex Ellinghausen taken from the Sydney Morning Herald
Does Joe have a moral compass?
Are parents putting too much pressure on their kids?
Hockey claims rising depression and suicide amongst teens caused by modern day …

You’re over the moon to send the kids back to school this week, stay high with these easy school snacks and lunches.

An Australian Institute of Family Studies survey of Mums and dads found….
a)     Australian family life was still highly gender-based
b)     With fathers providing two-thirds of the family income when children were aged eight or nine and …

75% of dads are happy and 90% find fatherhood fulfilling
WORKING DADS
64% are too scared to ask the boss for time off with the kids
56% struggle with work life balance
56% feel under pressure to do well …

Toddlers are just as much at risk of dental decay as an older child or adult
Dr. Sawyer offers these tips for parents…..

More Aussie parents are opting for the snip when it comes to their new boys penis, which is reigniting the debate over whether a Rocket or helmet, is best. Whatever your term, it seems there’s more skin down there than ever before, which may make the ‘cut’ decision a little easier

Before you commit on arguably your greatest investment, here’s some questions you need to ask before signing up at a school.

Here are some useful links to books from Finch Publishing, who specialise in books on the family, health, social issues, relationships and society.

Is your kids’ teacher doing this, if not your child may well be left behind in today’s education systems. Involved parents should read and watch this before it is too late!

Say no to Hallmark tragic cards and yes to DIY. From the 30 second basic survival card to designing pop-up cards, here’s FIVE options to keep you in the good books. This is an essential link for the hands-on dad.

Learn how to make pizza dough. This recipe is fun and easy to make. If you enjoy cooking look through our cooking section for more enjoyable recipes.