Sustainability

If there’s one thing I’ve learned since becoming a dad, it’s that buying stuff happens faster than you can say “where’s that missing sock?” But over time, as I cocktail‑mix parenting with my low-key climate anxiety, I’ve made some hard calls. In the name of sustainable fatherhood, I’ve deliberately stopped buying - or at least massively cut back on - these five categories of items. Not because I want to be a medical‑grade eco warrior, but because I want my kids’ world to be cooler, cleaner, and a little less chaotic (for both of us).

Sustainability

In Australia, families flocking to the beaches, rivers and pools to find respite from the heat is not a rare sight at any time of the year. Especially with young kids in the picture, these splashy outings are basically a quintessential part of any parenting schedule!

Lifestyle

For years, our house was basically a tissue graveyard every spring. My kids would wake up sneezing, my wife would get those itchy eyes, and I’d sound like Darth Vader with hay fever. Allergy season wasn’t just a season – it was an Olympic sport of who could out-sneeze who.

Family Finance

It’s September. You blink, and suddenly the aisles are decked with baubles, Mariah is warming up her vocals, and the kids are writing wishlists longer than your Coles receipt. Yep, Christmas is sneaking up. And for Aussie mums juggling budgets, tantrums, and to-do lists, now’s the time to get your festive ducks in a row, without torching your savings.

Parenting

Dad’s Day Without the Guilt Trip (for the Planet)

Alright, kids (and partner-who-secretly-organises-everything), this year I’m putting my foot down… preferably in last year’s slippers because we’re not buying new ones. Father’s Day is coming, and instead of another mug that says #1 Dad, I want something better. Something the planet will thank us for.

Parenting

It may not be completely backed by science, but modern parents know: a single toddler can somehow create more destruction than a category-five cyclone in under 30 seconds. 

And if you’ve ever been on the receiving end of the boredom tornado (because yes, even toddlers who just discovered their own toes get bored), then this parenting hacks’ goldmine is for you!

Organisation

The Dad Struggle is Real

Look, I’ll admit it – I’m not the neatest guy. I try, believe me I try. Between work, life, and the many joyful (ha…) challenges of modern parenting, cleaning often feels like a losing battle. But as a dad who actually wants to pull his weight around the house, I’ve had to get smart.

Family Finance

Why Everything Gotta Cost Money?

I swear my grocery bill has a personal vendetta against me. Every time I hit the checkout, I brace myself for the total like I’m waiting for a dodgy mechanic to quote me on car repairs. How did we spend this much?

Family Finance

The Toy Trap Every Parent Falls Into

You know the drill: your kid sees a toy, needs the toy, and suddenly, you're negotiating with a tiny dictator in the middle of Kmart. Before you know it, you're $50 down for something that’ll be forgotten under the couch in two weeks.

Sustainability

Turns out, the most passionate eco-friendly warriors aren’t in corporate boardrooms - they’re at your dinner table, telling you off for using plastic wrap. Science doesn’t lie: research shows kids are actively influencing their families' sustainability habits, from recycling more to cutting down on food waste. And big brands? They’re taking notes, pivoting their strategies to keep up with Gen Alpha’s green demands.

Here’s how kids are leading the charge - and how brands are racing to keep up.

Sustainability

We get it. Life is busy. Between managing kids, keeping up with work, and making sure your coffee stays at least mildly hotter than your patience, saving the planet might feel like one more thing on your never-ending to-do list. 

Sustainability

The Power of Small Changes

We’ve all been there — scrolling through eco-friendly tips, feeling like we need to quit plastic cold turkey, build a compost heap, and ride a bike everywhere starting tomorrow. But let’s be real. Sustainable living doesn’t have to be a drastic life overhaul. In fact, the magic is in the small choices. These tiny tweaks, when adopted by many, create massive change.