The Things You Learn At School
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Category: MANternity Musings
At what age should we teach our kids about consent?
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
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
You can call me DAD
Today, on only the 1,634th day of his existence, my son asked permission to call me Dad. Read more
If two’s company, is three a crowd?
Seven. For some unfathomable reason my young, and foolish, self wanted seven children. Read more
Who (not what) do you want to be when you grow up?
“Yes, you, 6 year old girl in the front row with her hand up, you have a question?” “Yes, how many boyfriends to you have?” “err…*I hastily glance at her giggling teachers*..err…none, I have... Read more
Dad: The arse-end of the joke
(Warning: This post may conjure up disturbing mental images of my rear end. I apologise) “I don’t think I’ve ever been more proud of him” – his Mother. “Is it wrong I’m proud... Read more
Fit Daddy, Fat Daddy
Truly we parents are Wile E Coyote and our children the Roadrunner. Read more
The most heinous crime in a nursery
Does your child have an enemy? In the interest of neutrality I will call him Damien. Read more