Sport is one area of life where men can safely release the pressure of every day life and can play a central role in the positive development of  young men, alongside spirituality, academics, music and other co-curricular activities.

From general fitness to a sense of community and belonging we discuss how an involvement in sport can have a profound influence on the lives of young people and young boys in particular.

Remember that sport for children and young people would not exist without support from parents as coaches, drivers, umpires, fundraisers and cheerleaders so parents play a very important role.

Parents can encourage and help children to learn these skills in an enjoyable way without pressure. For example kicking a ball to each other in the backyard or park, throwing a ball through a hoop, or playing bat and ball games where everyone has a turn and the scores are not counted.

When approached correctly sport can play the important role in teaching valuable life lessons.

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Is the modern man a hunter or a gentleman? A manual labourer or a technophile? In today's culture the modern man usually is a mix of many things. The modern man must be adaptable.

Gender roles are changing and blending together and the stay-at-home dad or part time dad population is growing.

More fathers than ever are participating in their children's nurturing and upbringing.

The thing is that fathers and mothers come into the parenting process differently though. For the mother, the connection is biological. It's a part of her.

Fathering, on the other hand, is less so. Therefore, it's important for men to learn the skills they need to be a good dad. For some guys it's more intuitive, like kicking a football, but most guys need a coach or some direction.

DADDY EATS LAST discusses what it means to be a man and a father in modern society and all the issues that comes with both.