There’s a weird gap between “I’m happy again” and “My kids are ready to see that.” If you’re separated and dating someone seriously, the idea of introducing a new partner to your children can feel like a huge milestone… and a potential hand grenade. You’re not overthinking it. For kids, a new adult in their …
Apparently, “six seven” is a thing now. Or should that be “six sevuuuhn”. I know this because my six-year-old keeps saying it — loudly, proudly, and at completely random moments. In the car, in the bath, halfway through his cereal. I asked him what it means, and he just shrugged. Which is fair enough, because …
Becoming a dad changes you in ways you can’t prepare for. You know life is about to get busier and messier, and you expect the sleepless nights. But one thing most dads aren’t warned about is how different the early weeks and months can look when your partner develops postnatal depression. It doesn’t always appear …
The hectic lifestyle of the modern world has seen busy families desire to have a home that appears beautiful yet does not require excessive time, money, and effort. The vast renovation projects can be overwhelming between the work, school, activities of the kids, and day-to-day chores. Peel and stick wallpaper is the answer to this. …
If you’ve ever wrestled a radiator off the wall and thought, this has to be worth something, you’re not wrong. Old radiators can have a scrap value in the UK, but the amount you’ll get depends heavily on what the radiator is made from, how your local yard grades it, and what metal prices are …
Some days, being a dad feels like trying to assemble flat-pack furniture with half the screws missing and a toddler eating the instructions. That’s probably why I’ve fallen so heavily into dad podcasts over the last couple of years. There’s something comforting about sticking my headphones in and hearing other parents admit that they’re just …
If your kids are into Pokémon, you’ll already know the tell-tale signs. They speak in a language you don’t understand. They shout names that sound like someone sneezed mid-Scrabble. They trade cards with the intensity of stockbrokers. And somewhere in the house, usually under the sofa, there’s a small plastic creature that looks like it’s …
The adoption landscape continues to evolve, and in 2025, the process is more transparent, supportive, and tailored to individual needs than ever before. Whether you are a birth parent considering adoption or a hopeful adoptive family preparing for the journey ahead, understanding the modern adoption process can make everything feel more manageable. Today’s adoption system …
I’ve always liked having a beard. It saves me from looking about 12, it hides the bits of my face that have lost the will to stay firm, and it gives me something to fiddle with whenever the kids ask a question I can’t answer. But every so often, I realise I’ve let it get …
The very thought of travelling with children can be daunting. Airport tantrums, car seat struggles, and a mountain of luggage are enough to make anyone reconsider that beach holiday. But you know what: it doesn’t have to be that way. A family trip can be one of the most rewarding experiences you’ll ever have, filled …