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16th December 2017 MADventures

If you don’t like Panto, you have no soul!

Dressing up like a woman was a big part of my childhood. Read more

18th November 2017 MANternity Musings

Daddy, why do we have wars?

My son (4) has been learning about Remembrance Day at school. He came home with a few questions... Read more

5th November 2017 MANternity Musings

“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

29th October 2017 MADventures

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

3rd September 2017 MANternity Musings

The Things You Learn At School

Okay teacher, over to you. Don't mess this up! Read more

27th August 2017 MANternity Musings

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

20th August 2017 Monthly Magnificent Books

“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

14th August 2017 MANternity Musings

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

23rd July 2017 MANternity Musings

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

17th July 2017 Monthly Magnificent Books

“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

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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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