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Dads Go Back To School For Breakfast Time

Tuesday October 28, 2008
IF you had walked into Wadalba Community School primary playground on the Friday before Father's Day, you would have seen dads back at school.

Dads Are Doing It For The Children

Tuesday October 14, 2008
DADS and granddads are a regular and popular sight at Largs Public School.

Happy And Healthy

Wednesday September 3, 2008
Dads weigh into obesity battle PAGE 43

Dads Can Make The Difference

Thursday August 14, 2008
DADS' diets could be the key to beating the bulge among Hunter children.

School's In For Dads

Wednesday February 13, 2008
The birth of a child is one of life's great joys but babies don't come with an instruction manual. Some dads welcome a helping hand. Steve Dow reports.

Godspeed To A Man Of Honour

Tuesday December 18, 2007
TWO fathers put into words yesterday what only dads could as they told how Newcastle lawyer and cyclist Dominic Mason touched the lives of those close to him.

Fathers' Support Group Plans Xmas Get-together

Monday December 17, 2007
MORE than 200 men have passed through Wollongong's Dads in Distress support group since it formed five years ago.

Without Use Our Democratic Rights Will Wither And Die

Thursday September 6, 2007
Anyone who has been to a protest in Australia knows that along with the ferals and the testosterone-fuelled head-kickers will come many others: mums, dads, kids, grandparents, a fair few ABC viewers and a couple of Liberal voters to boot.

The Dummy's Guide For Dads

Thursday August 30, 2007
It's the how-to for parenthood made by real blokes, for real blokes.

Shares For Everybody

Friday July 20, 2007
THOUSANDS of Hunter mums and dads are set to enter the stock market following a historic vote in Newcastle yesterday that could alter the makeup of Australia's health insurance industry.

Don't Worry, Baby - Doting Dads Will Have Their Day, Too

Tuesday July 3, 2007
FIVE months ago our gorgeous daughter came into the world. She's completely healthy, developing perfectly and, like most dads, I'm immensely proud of her and would do anything for her. "Squeak" has changed me completely.

Making Dad Welcome

Monday June 11, 2007
Ushering in more dads helps balance the playgroup equation, says Bonnie Collins.

50/50, But The Odds Are Still Stacked Against The Children

Saturday May 12, 2007
It is more critical than ever for the Family Court and the Federal Magistrates Court to work out a better way to sort out good dads from the bad. Good dads - and the children who love them - got a raw deal under the old regime of fortnightly weekend access visits. But bad dads, it turns out, have been treated too generously.

Super Undies

Friday May 11, 2007
Dads, dags and nerdy bank clerks unite. The Y-front has returned with a high-tech vengeance, writes Lara Zamaitan.

Dads Pack Learning Punch

Tuesday May 1, 2007
GLENDORE PS recently hosted a morning where fathers and father figures cooked and ate breakfast with their children.

More Dads Taking Up Bigger Role After Split

Tuesday March 27, 2007
MORE men are suddenly applying to become the primary carer of their children after their relationships end, and one in five single-parent families are now headed by fathers.

Mums And Dads In Their Sights, But Childish Instincts Die Hard

Wednesday March 21, 2007
KEVIN RUDD visited some schoolchildren outside Canberra yesterday to spruik the latest chapter of his education revolution.

Info For Dads

Tuesday January 23, 2007
CHILD Support Agency staff will present an information session for separated fathers at Nowra next week.

Yes, I'm Pregnant. No, I Don't Need Your Advice On Parenting

Thursday December 21, 2006
AS A SOON-TO-BE-MUM (six weeks to go), I have one small request for the already mums and dads who feel I'm in need of parenting advice: "Give me credit for having a modicum of intelligence".

Tips To Make Things Easier For New Dads

Wednesday December 13, 2006
Hazel Champion's top five tips for new dads are: