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 …
Sharing your love of football with your child creates special moments. Attending a live Chelsea game together offers a fantastic way to build memories that will last a lifetime. Stamford Bridge’s excitement, the roar of the crowd, and the thrill of watching top players in action combine to create an experience every dad and child …
Sometimes a local playground does the job — a couple of swings, a slide, and somewhere to sit with a lukewarm coffee while your kids run off some energy. But sometimes you need a big day out. The sort where you pack a picnic, get everyone in the car early, and make the most of …
I love my kids, and I love spending time with them too. But I’ll be honest, sometimes keeping them entertained is bloomin’ hard work. Especially when I’m solo parenting, I’m tired, and there are approximately 14,236 other things I need to be doing. It was even harder when they were babies, because you can’t give …
Minecraft is the ultimate playground. It’s a place where kids can go anywhere, do anything, and completely control the narrative. Gamers of all ages have been enjoying it for over 15 years now, and my kids are among them. So when they heard about the Minecraft Experience London they were bugging me to go. We …
Learning to ride a bike is a right of passage. There’s nothing quite like watching your little one pedal off on their own for the first time. But when exactly should you start the process, and more importantly, when is the right time to take off those training wheels? I remember the day I decided …
If your children are anything like mine, they will already have discovered a phenomenon that is captivating youngsters worldwide – Roblox. This innovative platform transcends the traditional boundaries of gaming, offering an immersive virtual universe where creativity knows no bounds. Roblox is not merely a game but a toolset that empowers users to craft their …
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 …
God, where do I even start with this one? Christmas 2001 – I was seven, maybe eight – and there it was under the tree. A bright red BMX with those plastic streamers hanging from the handlebars (you know the ones, they made that satisfying fluttering sound when you rode fast). My parents had somehow …
There’s a moment most parents hit somewhere around their child’s fourth birthday when you realise weekends are no longer yours. You’re now a full-time driver, snack packer, and emotional support human for a range of extracurricular activities you never signed up for. Football. Drama. Karate. Code Club. Tae bloomin’ Kwon Do. Whatever the club, they …