Daddy, why do we have wars?
My son (4) has been learning about Remembrance Day at school. He came home with a few questions... Read more
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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
If two’s company, is three a crowd?
Seven. For some unfathomable reason my young, and foolish, self wanted seven children. Read more
Dad interviews Dad – MY Dad, Michael
Initially, I thought my Dad had veered away from the brief but then I got so much more than an interview... Read more
Dad Interviews Dad – Tim Atkinson
Former "blogger of the year" Tim from Bringing Up Charlie talks to his Dad about the rollercoaster of parenting. Read more
Mad Dad Skills for travelling long haul with kids
Let me tell you a story. Once upon a time there was a small prince and his heroic Daddy travelling on a long haul flight to America. The boy was finally asleep. He had been... Read more
“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
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
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
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