Articles Tagged: chores

The House Dad Chronicles: Are women REALLY better at multi-tasking than men?

By Keith Kendrick, May 13, 2012

Oh I know what you mums – both working and stay-at-home – are thinking: 'Welcome to my world, matey' but isn't this proof enough that us males of the species can more than hold our own when it comes to that female-only myth of multi-tasking?

Ways to a mum's heart (Men, take note)

By Laura Kemp, Apr 24, 2012

A new poll reveals compliments are better at boosting a woman's happiness than chocolate, sex or shopping. Hmm. I don't know about you but when my husband says "you look nice today", I'm immediately suspicious.

Surviving Teenagers: Asking for help

By Marianne Kavanagh, Mar 26, 2012

It’s Saturday. I skid into the kitchen, arms full of dirty washing. I’ve got to rush to the shops – there’s nothing in the fridge but Philadelphia covered in green mould and half a packet of rotting rocket.

Surviving Teenagers: How teens get out of doing the housework

By Marianne Kavanagh, Jan 4, 2012

Housework is no fun. We all know that. So it makes sense for everyone to get stuck in.Obviously, if you have teenagers, you don't expect a clean and tidy house. That would be madness.

Women do more chores than men? Not if you're a housedad!

By Keith Kendrick, Dec 15, 2011

A woman’s work is never done, so we are told time and time again. According to a new survey, mums dedicate 16 hours a week to chores compared to 11.5 hours for dads.

Should I give my child pocket money and if so should I link it to behaviour?

By Liat Hughes Joshi, Nov 20, 2011

Q: My five-year-old daughter is asking for pocket money already! I assumed I would only introduce it when she's older and going to the shops by herself

Adult kids treat their parents like 'personal assistants'

By Kelly Rose Bradford, Oct 28, 2011

Kids are utilising their mums and dads parenting skills into adulthood to help them run their busy lives, a survey has found.

10 ways having a baby will change your relationship

By Debbi Marco, Oct 22, 2011

1. Life becomes a constant competition based on who is more tired, who works harder and who has changed more poo nappies. No one is ever the winner in this scenario – if you win the argument, it just means you're doing more.