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29th January 2017 Shared Parental Leave +

Why should I, a man, care about the Gender Wage Gap?

My wife, despite having twice as many degrees as me, both to a considerably higher standard, working as many hours as I do and working as hard as me, still makes £13,000 less. Read more

8th January 2017 MANternity Musings

The Pass-the-Parcel Paradigm

It is my son's birthday and I have to decide who should "win" pass the parcel. Cue soul searching! Read more

1st January 2017 MANternity Musings

Talking about death with your child

"Why do people die, Daddy?" asked our 4 year old. I didn't think I'd have to talk about death with my child so soon. Read more

19th December 2016 MADventures

Copenhagen street food – Parirøen, Paper Island

Review of Copenhagen Street Food scene on Paper Island. Read more

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

11th December 2016 MANternity Musings Shared Parental Leave +

Daddy Guilt: To do stuff or to get stuff done 

It's all gone wrong. I am absolutely behind on all life admin measures. Read more

4th December 2016 MANternity Musings

The day my child hurled very British abuse at a stranger.

"Are you familiar with the concept of people watching?" I asked Son. He wasn't. 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

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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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