I can pinpoint the moment I knew we needed a proper family charging station. It was a Sunday evening, and everything was gearing up for that magical window where the kids were meant to be winding down. One of them suddenly remembered they had a homework task to finish on the iPad. That was dead. …
Working from home is a dream, right? No commute, no awkward small talk by the kettle, no microwaveable fish in the shared office kitchen. But—and it’s a big but—if you’re a parent, particularly one with children under a certain age, it’s less “working from home” and more “trying to work while home happens loudly all …
Expanding your family from one child to two can be just as terrifying as becoming a father. Don’t get me wrong, while the idea of adding another member of the family fills your heart with joy, the reality of caring for two little ones simultaneously can cause sleepless nights. And considering that sleepless nights are …
There’s nothing quite like the feeling of finally getting your child into bed at the end of the day. The quiet. The freedom. The possibility—however slim—of watching TV at a volume you can actually hear. And then you hear it: the creak of the stairs. The soft patter of feet. The door slowly opening. A …
Working from home with young kids is like trying to do your job inside a bouncy castle—while someone throws toast at you. You’re expected to be productive, professional, and present, while your offspring loudly debate the fairness of who got the “better” bowl of cereal. If you want toget stuff done without handing them a …
When I became a new dad, I quickly learned that a sleeping baby is a precious gift. Those blissful moments of quiet can feel like a rare oasis in the chaos of early parenthood. But what to do with this newfound freedom? While the temptation to simply collapse on the sofa is strong, I discovered …
It’s a familiar routine. The last child’s door creaks shut, the sound of toothbrushes fades, and the house gradually settles into silence. My partner gives me a sleepy kiss and heads off to bed, muttering something about being up early. The lights go off, the stairs creak as they always do, and then… nothing. Just …
Since becoming a father, I have hosted more kids’ sleepovers than I care to remember. My goodness, they can be stressful! Or at least, they can be if you don’t have a plan. I’ve learned a thing or two about how to survive—and even enjoy—what can feel like a never-ending whirlwind of chaos when other …
There’s this strange little window in the day that nobody really prepares you for. School’s done, shoes are off (somewhere in the house, but nobody knows exactly where), bags are dumped, and you’re staring down the barrel of four hours until bedtime. On paper, that sounds like loads of time. In reality, it’s a weird …
The United Kingdom has long been lauded for its robust childcare system, but recent developments have cast a shadow over the sector’s future. A wave of closures among nurseries and early years providers is causing widespread concern. The effects of these closures ripple outwards, leaving parents like me and you in a bind, and potentially …