“Daddy, I don’t want to go to space”
"Daddy, I don't want to go to space, it looks too hard!" "Son, sometimes in life... Read more
Author: MadDadSkillz
The NFL: Pre and Post parenting
Our lives, now that we are parents, are pretty hectic. Two kids, two full time jobs, and a whole world of constant life admin. Should we tidy the spare room? Should we fix the dishwasher?... Read more
The Things You Learn At School
Okay teacher, over to you. Don't mess this up! Read more
At what age should we teach our kids about consent?
If she wants to give you a hug, then that is cool. If not, then you have to respect that. Try giving her a high five instead. Read more
“Little Blue Truck” – Alice Schertle & Jill McElmurry
Normally I like to choose books with deep and complex messages. The “Little Blue Truck” is simpler than this, much simpler. An yet it is, by far, our most read book. Read more
What will you do? You are merely men!
The illustrations are originals by @Paulcarlonillustration on Instagram. On a recent Spanish holiday I observed the scene depicted below. My one year old daughter was hanging out, minding her own business, thinking about whatever it is that... Read more
My own personal Wonder Woman
We’d made a small bet with the crew: if the pyro sent my wife into labour then we’d be calling my daughter Diana Prince. Read more
“The GoodFather” by Lee Price, Magnificent Book review
The real beauty is that it reads exactly like he’s sitting in the pub with you, few pints deep, and you've said “tell me everything” so he hasn’t stopped talking since. Read more
Cars 3 – A Feminist Parent’s Dream Movie?
My brother sent a cinema gift card with tickets to Cars 3, so my son and I were all prepped to go when my wife, rightly, pointed out her and my daughter would not be... Read more
You can call me DAD
Today, on only the 1,634th day of his existence, my son asked permission to call me Dad. Read more