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John Finch and The Father Effect

John Finch and The Father Effect

We profile John Finch, the man behind The Father Effect, a moving documentary (and newly released book) that explores his coming to terms with the ‘father-wound’ his dad’s suicide at the age of 11 created, the lasting impact of dads and the importance of forgiveness.

Pacing Yourself

Pacing Yourself

Daniel Lewis reflects on the highs of his recent marathon and tells his daughters that the first rule to marathon running – pacing yourself – should be applied to life in general.

Holding On

Holding On

It’s a common gripe from parents that their kids cling to them like monkeys, but what about parents clinging to their kids? In this Big Bad World, it happens, writes Daniel Lewis.

Little Bear and Work Bugbears

Little Bear and Work Bugbears

For British dad Dave Freed, returning to ‘part-time’ work after seven months’ parental leave was a culture shock – not least because of the attitudes of some colleagues.

Prof’s Point of Brew: Mornington Lager

Prof’s Point of Brew: Mornington Lager

“Phwoar… the AFL’s over and now I have to back up for Spring Carnival? Is there a crafty lager to help me through?” We put this conundrum to our beer guru Pete Mitcham. Quick as a flash he returned fire: Mornington Peninsula Brewery Lager.

50 Years Of the Aussie Family Wagon

50 Years Of the Aussie Family Wagon

With Holden to cease local production of the Commodore next month, Raph Tripp looks back on half a century of family motoring, Australian-style. Fergus Donaldson also looks at the best of what’s left.

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