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 …
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 …
Let’s talk about one of the most daunting challenges we face as new parents: taking our little ones on their first flight. I remember when my wife and I decided to brave the skies with our 6-month-old. The sheer thought of it had me breaking out in a cold sweat. If you are about to …
As a dad in the 21st century, I’m always on the lookout for ways to keep the kids entertained without resorting to screens. I don’t mind them using ipads and the TV, just not all the time. So when I first heard about subscription boxes for kids, I thought, “Brilliant! A way to outsource my …
DIY is not for everyone, I get that. But as a Dad, for your own self esteem you need to be able to do the basics. That’s why I wrote about the 10 easiest DIY jobs any Dad can do. Wallpapering is not on that list because it’s a little more advanced. Remember that time …
Alright, let’s have a chat about something we often push to the back burner – our health. Remember those carefree days when you could leave the house and hit the gym without a second thought? Yeah, me neither. It’s been ages since I’ve seen the inside of a fitness centre that wasn’t a soft play …
Ah, the joys of fatherhood! One minute you’re changing nappies, and the next, you’re teaching your lad how to wield a razor without looking like he’s been in a fight with a lawnmower. It’s a rite of passage, really – the moment when you realise your little boy is growing up faster than you can …