Dad-proof tip: Determine your family values
Family values form the foundation for children to understand right from wrong and to make independent good decisions when you are not there to guide them. This becomes especially important when your child moves into their teen years. Your family values define what you, as a family, think is important, what is good and how […]
Cooking with Cameron: Shortbread for Christmas
Shortbread is a family favourite for many and something that’s easy to make. As we head into the festive season it’s a great recipe to try together with the kids. So get into it and have a crack. Ingredients 225g plain flour 115g rice flour 115g caster sugar 225g butter (room Temp) Method In a […]
Cooking with Cameron: Teriyaki Salmon Noodles
Salmon is a super healthy fish that needs to be on our plates more. Combining it with noodles and some veges just goes well and can come together in about 30min. Ingredients 2 fillets of skin free salmon ½ onion (sliced) 4 cloves of garlic (crushed) 1 medium carrots (diced) 2 bok choy (chopped) ½ […]
Dad-proof tip: Making the time for family
Quality family time is a ritual of getting the family together on a regular basis to spend valuable time connecting. The goals of family time are to help you communicate better, bring everyone closer together, and to have some fun. Whether it be Sunday breakfast, Friday game night, picnics or an exercise routine, the aim […]
Cooking with Cameron: Potato bake with a twist
The ultimate comfort food! Creamy, cheesy potato goodness! Great for the family dinner or to take to a gathering. One problem will be not enough made!!! So get into it and make Funeral potatoes today! Ingredients Potato mixture 6 large potatoes (peeled or unpeeled ½ onion finely chopped 1 ½ cups grated cheese ¼ cup […]
Cooking with Cameron: Lemon butter
An old family favourite! I had never made lemon butter before but now it is something I will make regularly because it is easier than you think! The sweet and citrus tart flavour just screams summer. Spread it over toast, mix it in with cakes, put in in mini meringues. Ingredients 4 lemons 4 large […]
Cooking with Cameron: Lemon Garlic Fish
This is a simple and quick white fish dish that only takes 10min to cook. Prep time 10min so dinner is on the table within 30min (including cleaning up!) Baked fish really is something that cant go too wrong. Again as I say, use this recipe as a base guide and add your own flavours, […]
How to talk to your kids about cyberbullying
Talking to your child about cyberbullying in today’s society has never been more important. In the lead up to World Kindness Day we encourage you to open the lines of communication around treating others with kindness and take action against bullying and cyberbullying. Although development of online technology has provided us with some amazing new […]
Cooking with Cameron: Homemade Pavlova
An Aussie favourite! A ‘hand crafted’ pav will always beat a shop brought one. Cooking the day before is the way to go. And remember once in the oven don’t open the door till the pav has cooled! This is also something that you need to keep close to the measures to make it work. […]
Dad-proof tip: Little actions go a long way
There are many things that fathers can do in the midst of a busy life to make a difference in the lives of their children. It doesn’t take a huge amount of time, and the busier you are the more kids appreciate the time you spend with them. It makes them feel really special and […]
Dad-proof tip: Staying connected to your child after separation
If you have decided to part ways with your ex partner, know that although the decision is tough, it’s in the best interests for all involved. Ensuring your children know that they are in no way responsible, and that their dad will continue to be there for them and love them no matter what, is […]
Dad-proof tip: Maintaining an emotional connection with your child
Fathers and father figure’s emotional connection with their child will change overtime, depending on the life stage. The goal is to work on creating an emotional connection from the start, and building on it as they grow. The way you work on your emotional connection with your toddler, will differ to your teenager, or even […]