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
Tag: daughter
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
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 Giving Tree” – by Shel Silverstein, Monthly Magnificent Read – January 2017
Did I just learn the secret to true happiness from this book? Read more
“and Tango Makes Three” – Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell – Monthly Magnificent Books
The subject of gay rights is dealt with in such a natural and heart warming way. The emphasis is on familial love and similarities as opposed to differences. Read more
Man versus Nappy
I was totally unprepared for how different nappies with my daughter would be. Read more
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 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