Why MANternity is easy
So why is it that I am finding this time fairly pleasant but the common perception of a new mum is a stressed, confused, barely conscious whirlwind? Read more
The unspoken guilt of Shared Parental Leave
That is the guilt I feel about my wife going back to work early in order for me to spend time with the kids. Strangely it feels a little selfish to have this time with MY kids. Read more
MANternity: DGAF Fridays
I've found it! The end of my tether! It's been successfully located and resides on a Friday morning at 11:38am. Read more
MANternity: 5 most fear inducing words
...all of these 5 word statements pale in comparison to the immediate heart racing, situation changing, panic inducing effects of these five words: “Daddy, I need a wee”. Read more
The two headed parent: a lesser known final labour of Hercules.
Is it possible I prefer spending time with my son than my daughter? Read more
Musical parenting pitfalls
Goodness me isn't Musical Chairs a brutal game?! Read more
MANternity: Level up!
"Over-stuffing" is a concept my wife coined to describe my tendency to cram every activity I can into my time. Read more
MANternity Day 1: I think we will need some quiet Rock n Roll.
Son: "I think you need to find quiet Rock n Roll" Me: "There is no such thing as quiet Rock n Roll" Read more