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 …
Month: November 2024
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 …
Electric scooters are not always legal, making it tricky for you to know if its the right purchase, especially if you are buying one as a gift. We are here to help, with our guide that tells you if electric scooters are legal in Australia, and the requirements you must meet to legally and safely …
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 …
Let’s face it: being a dad today is different than it used to be. Being a dad is not just playing catch in the backyard and keeping track of the kids by listening to a door slamming. Today’s dads juggle more—work, family, social life, personal time, and, let’s be honest, a bit of tech to …
As a parent, few situations are as heart-wrenching as learning your child is being bullied. The instinct to protect our little ones is strong, but knowing the best way to empower them can be challenging. We can’t deal with the bullies ourselves that’s for sure, and schools aren’t always the most help. So what is …
If you’re reading this, chances are you’re going through one of the toughest times a father can face. Divorce is difficult enough on its own, but when you throw kids into the mix? Different ball game. Going from tucking your little ones in every night to suddenly having an empty house can feel like someone’s …