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15th December 2016 Monthly Magnificent Books

“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

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

5th November 2016 MANternity Musings

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

31st October 2016 MANternity Musings

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

29th October 2016 MANternity Musings

Musical parenting pitfalls

Goodness me isn't Musical Chairs a brutal game?! Read more

28th October 2016 MANternity Musings

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

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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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