Helicopter pilot by day, Dad blogger by night
Many schools and parents use the mantra ‘Never talk to strangers’. It’s doubtful that this really helps. Everyone is a stranger at first; it’s all about the context of the meeting, and that’s hard to... Read more
A Guest Post for Parent Talent UK about flexible working and finding your Work/Life balance. Read more
The whole centre row, two parents, two kids under 5, directly behind you. The trap is set! Read more
My son (4) has been learning about Remembrance Day at school. He came home with a few questions... Read more
"Daddy, I don't want to go to space, it looks too hard!" "Son, sometimes in life... Read more
Our lives, now that we are parents, are pretty hectic. Two kids, two full time jobs, and a whole world of constant life admin. Should we tidy the spare room? Should we fix the dishwasher?... Read more
If she wants to give you a hug, then that is cool. If not, then you have to respect that. Try giving her a high five instead. Read more
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
My brother sent a cinema gift card with tickets to Cars 3, so my son and I were all prepped to go when my wife, rightly, pointed out her and my daughter would not be... Read more
Today, on only the 1,634th day of his existence, my son asked permission to call me Dad. Read more