As our loved ones age, many families face the challenging decision of transitioning elderly parents into care homes. While this move often ensures better care and support, the financial implications can be worrying – not to mention the emotional impact. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the intricacies of care home fees in the UK, …
We had a family trip to Worthing on the South Coast a few weeks back. My other half’s family lives down there, so every now and again we pack up our lives and make the day long journey from the North West. I never look forward to it. That’s got nothing to do with my …
Ah, the joys of battling with your kids to make them do their homework. As a dad who’s been through this rodeo a few times, I can tell you that one of the biggest challenges is getting the kids settled into a homework routine. But I’ve discovered a secret weapon that can make this transition …
In 2023, ITV aired a new series called My Mum Your Dad. It only ran for 10 episodes across two weeks, but in that short time it captured the imaginations of millions of viewers. A second series was commissioned just a few weeks after the first series ended, which broadcast in 2024. The show was …
Some people still look down their noses at gamers, especially gamers who are over the age of 30. This has always baffled me. Games are just stories that we control at the end of the day. Movies and books are stories too, but no one mocks people for getting emotionally involved in those. As someone …
From exciting escapades to heartwarming stories of friendship, children’s literature has a remarkable ability to ignite young minds. If a child reads from an early age, it can be the start of a lifelong love for books and stories. Not only that, but reading has consistently been shown to teach children to build empathy, improve …
Being a dad is brilliant, but it can be a right pain in the wallet sometimes. Between nappies, school uniforms, and those video games they’re always begging for, it feels like our little ones are constantly after our hard-earned cash. But what if I told you there’s a way to give your kids a proper …
There’s something about the boys buzz cut hairstyle that seriously divides opinion. Check parenting forums around the internet and you will find plenty of topics on the matter. Some advocate that a haircut is a personal choice and that parents shouldn’t be overly controlling while others are resolute that they would never let their child …
Ever feel like your house is bursting at the seams with all the stuff that comes with family life? I know I do. Between the kids’ toys, seasonal decorations, and those suitcases that only see the light of day once a year, every nook and cranny is full. But I’ve got a solution that’ll have …
Are you a phubber? Or maybe you have been a phubbee? It’s not nice being phubbed, is it? If you are sat reading this with not a scooby doo what I’m going on about, you’re not alone. When I first heard the term ‘phubbing’ from a colleague, I feared the conversation had taken an unexpected …