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As I've said a number of times recently, I've changed a lot since becoming a dad. For the most part, this is in terms of my outlook on life, but there have been some physical changes too. I've definitely put on a little weight in my eight years of parenting and it started pretty early on. ...
My latest Sealy Deeper Sleeper challenge is all about exercise. I was sent a pedometer and asked to attempt 10,000 steps a day to see if keeping active improved my sleep. It seemed to be useful timing as the band on my Fitbit had recently broken and I hadn't got round to buying a new one! Before ...
One of the biggest challenges modern parents face is making sure their children get enough outdoor exercise. Due to the increased availability of screen time, it can be easy to allow things to slide - no playground equipment pun intended! I believe in encouraging good habits early on, but know that I need to do more. Theory ...
I was surprised to read some recent research which discovered that almost half of adults confessed that the furthest they could run is half a mile. Despite working from home, having three children and asthma for good measure, I manage to keep fit so anybody can! If that's not motivation enough, here are some other reasons ...
I'm Tom Briggs. A proud dad of three and, somehow or other, a multi-award-winning parent blogger.
I've been writing Diary of the Dad since 2010 and it's gone from a small hobby to my full-time job.
I still have the same enthusiasm for this blog as I did when I wrote my first post and hope you enjoy reading my musings as much as I do writing them.
