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People get that dads have a place in the lives of their sons. But you have to be just as present with daughters, maybe even more so. You have to get in there and be part of the game.

One truth I've learned as a father: Children want presence more than presents. They don't want to read about you; they want you.

I have always wanted my children's dads to be involved in their lives. Not just the day-to-day aspect, but the emotional shifts that they go through, when little things pop up - they need to be included, absolutely, and for the children to feel that they are.

I want my kids to see me as Dad, for God's sake, not a television personality.

Dad needs to show an incredible amount of respect and humor and friendship toward his mate so the kids understand their parents are sexy, they're fun, they do things together, they're best friends. Kids learn by example. If I respect Mom, they're going to respect Mom.

I get on fine with my mum and dad, but if they want to see the grandchildren, they come to me.

Parents have to really talk to their children before they leave home.

Every parent wants to see their kids excel.

Always be available to your kids. Because if you say, 'Give me five minutes, give me ten minutes,' it'll be 15, it'll be 20. And then when you get there, the shine will have worn off whatever it is they wanted to share with you.

You don't want your children to look at you like you are anything special other than their dad.