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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

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

2nd July 2017 MANternity Musings

If two’s company, is three a crowd?

Seven. For some unfathomable reason my young, and foolish, self wanted seven children. Read more

17th June 2017 Dad Interviews Dad

Dad interviews Dad – MY Dad, Michael

Initially, I thought my Dad had veered away from the brief but then I got so much more than an interview... Read more

12th June 2017 Dad Interviews Dad

Dad Interviews Dad – Tim Atkinson

Former "blogger of the year" Tim from Bringing Up Charlie talks to his Dad about the rollercoaster of parenting. Read more

21st May 2017 MADventures

Mad Dad Skills for travelling long haul with kids

Let me tell you a story. Once upon a time there was a small prince and his heroic Daddy travelling on a long haul flight to America. The boy was finally asleep. He had been... Read more

29th November 2016 Monthly Magnificent Books

“The places you’ll go” – Dr Seuss – Monthly Magnificent Books

I know that the British audience aren't as familiar with Dr. Seuss as the Americans but this is an uplifting, and yet realistic, journey through life. Read more

22nd November 2016 Shared Parental Leave +

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

13th November 2016 Shared Parental Leave +

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

12th November 2016 MANternity Musings Shared Parental Leave +

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

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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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