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

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…..

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.

From www.yourkidsed.com.au
As parents, we may not be too concerned with our kids riding bikes in the backyard without a helmet but would insist on one if they were to go out on the road, …

Could you be the next father of the year? What does it take to earn this cool or nauseating award?

How many kids do you have and what are their ages?
Andrew Ryan: I have two kids, Lily who is two and a half and Jett who is 15 months.
What is your greatest ‘Dad moment’ outside …

Dads Club has done the research, now all you need to do is click here to find out the most popular baby girls names around.