This blog - Dadosity. Why? Hi. I’m Warren, although being Australian most folks have nicknames, often abbreviated, that are accepted norms for a friendly g’day. So I am often called Waz, or Wazza, which I have grown to love. I’m a Dad. I am proud to be a Dad. I am very proud of my... Continue Reading →
My inspiration, my hero, my saviour, my friend, my Dad. He told me lot's, but showed me so much more. This waiting vigil is the chance to say many things, engage in small talk, hopefully, expectantly looking for any sign of understanding. Most of the time is spent listening to Dad's laboured breathing, daring to... Continue Reading →
Dad's have an obligation to ensure that our children have the safest, most livable and sustainable future. I don't know about you, but as I age, I find myself becoming increasingly selfless. The nice thing is I'm not even trying. Maybe it's a wonderful side effect of the way Dadhood requires me to be selfless... Continue Reading →
Corporate buzzwords and phrases quickly make their way into our daily communications, and often sound absurd when used in the home. Dad's, stop using these buzzwords, please! Leave them in the damn office. When your children start using them, you'll realise how absurd they sound. Please add the phrases YOU wish were banned forever in... Continue Reading →
Rules for sons: 1. Never shake a man’s hand sitting down. 2. Don’t enter a pool by the stairs. 3. The man at the BBQ Grill is the closest thing to a king. 4. In a negotiation, never make the first offer. 5. Request the late check-out. 6. When entrusted with a secret, keep it.... Continue Reading →
It doesn't matter how manly you are. Dadosity at little girls fairy tea party.
It's International Women's Day. The women in our world deserve our constant gratitude and recognition. Let's celebrate them every day. A lot of time will be spent applauding great achievers and leaders, and rightly so. But here's to all the ordinary unrecognised women doing extraordinary things! The media will laud female celebrities, some of whom... Continue Reading →
Little wonder the taxi industry is dying, when a cabbie strands a family of 4 in Sydney. Sydney cabbies - you suck! I know there are some very good people driving our cabs, and that the industry is facing the costs of major disruption, but there are some complete dickheads driving cabs. No wonder the likes... Continue Reading →
We live in strange times. There have always been bullies. The difference is that these days they can lurk behind a computer keyboard or a mobile phone. Despite all the work to make our society a more inclusive place, intolerance can be found in abundance. In any corner, it seems as though no one... Continue Reading →
Do teenagers live in an age of entitlement? Straight talking from a judge to teens regarding their constant cries for more. Most children in Western society seem to have an inflated sense of entitlement, and parents often encourage this behaviour. We even reward it. Most of the time we are just giving in to societal... Continue Reading →
