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MadDadSkillz

Helicopter pilot by day, Dad blogger by night

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9th September 2018 MANternity Musings

Life without Stabilisers

Do you really ever have to take them off? What’s wrong with going through life with training wheels... Read more

19th August 2018 MANternity Musings

Learning Life Lessons on a Parkrun

My 5 year old is impressively quick over 5K but one week disaster struck! Read more

12th August 2018 MANternity Musings

GO THE F**K TO SLEEP aka The night I lost it.

I realise now I never yelled at my son. My daughter on the other hand? She’s broken me. Read more

13th July 2018 MADventures

MadDadSkillz marches in London Pride

The cheers were deafening. Cheering, whistling, singing. The whole street was alive with colour and smiles. We could... Read more

11th March 2018 MANternity Musings

Are Strangers Dangerous?? (The case for and against Stranger Danger)

Many schools and parents use the mantra ‘Never talk to strangers’. It’s doubtful that this really helps. Everyone... Read more

25th February 2018 MANternity Musings Shared Parental Leave +

Why I don’t want my daughter wearing skirts

My daughter is a girl and she can scuff her knees up with the best of them. This doesn’t make her a Tomboy. It makes her a girl...with scuffed knees. Read more

11th February 2018 MANternity Musings

SUPERMOON aka Super Parenting Fail

I should have known better.
We are experienced parents. Never, EVER, mess with the routine! Read more

28th January 2018 MANternity Musings

My Backseat Buddha

My son declares his life is perfect. On reflection, I think he might have some insight for all us! Read more

27th January 2018 Shared Parental Leave +

#FindYourBalance – Parent Talent UK

A Guest Post for Parent Talent UK about flexible working and finding your Work/Life balance. Read more

14th January 2018 MANternity Musings

You, Me, and Seat 23B

The whole centre row, two parents, two kids under 5, directly behind you. The trap is set! Read more

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  • Life without Stabilisers
  • Learning Life Lessons on a Parkrun
  • GO THE F**K TO SLEEP aka The night I lost it.
  • MadDadSkillz marches in London Pride
  • Are Strangers Dangerous?? (The case for and against Stranger Danger)

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Gemma’s Wows: I loved this post, "The First Lie" by MadDadSkillz. I could completely relate to it and it had me laughing along as I read it. We have all told a little white lie before but when you encourage your child to tell a lie (for their own good in this instance – bring on the Lego Pony ride!) is that your child’s moral compass doomed forever?

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