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3rd September 2017 MANternity Musings

The Things You Learn At School

Okay teacher, over to you. Don't mess this up! Read more

27th August 2017 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

14th August 2017 MANternity Musings

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

23rd July 2017 MANternity Musings

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

9th July 2017 MANternity Musings

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

2nd July 2017 MANternity Musings

If two’s company, is three a crowd?

Seven. For some unfathomable reason my young, and foolish, self wanted seven children. Read more

4th June 2017 MANternity Musings

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

23rd April 2017 MANternity Musings

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

9th April 2017 MANternity Musings

Fit Daddy, Fat Daddy

Truly we parents are Wile E Coyote and our children the Roadrunner. Read more

2nd April 2017 MANternity Musings

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

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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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