Drink driving is a subject most people would have a view on, but rarely voice their opinion. The reason I believe this is because drinking alcohol is a socially acceptable pastime. Getting totally plastered is ok in lots of social circles. Needless to say alcohol has many health implications in the short and long term.…
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Brilliant Dad Feature week 104
Read moreThis week our brilliant dad feature is James who blogs at Blog of dad. He writes under the pseudonym ‘James Smith’. He uses a pseudonym because he wants to protect his daughter’s anonymity, while at the same time writing honestly about his experiences as a father. On his blog he refers to his daughter as…
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Me, Depression and Recovery
Read moreA few days ago I was talking to somebody who shall remain nameless, but they were having difficulty dealing with life and feeling down. It made think about my own life when I was depressed and when I found everyday totally exhausting. It prompted me to write this post about this period of my life.…
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Engie Car Maintenance Review
Read moreCar maintenance is something that we maybe we take for granted and for one reason or another we put off servicing to another day. After all the car is running ok no need to get it check. Of course so often that is false economy and then the car goes wrong and costs so much…
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What Happens When Your Children Have Children?
Read moreFrom what I’ve learnt by speaking to other parents, when your children have children it is one of the greatest feelings in the world that you are a grandparent. Of course, it is completely different to when you became a parent as some of the pressure is taken off you by knowing that your children…
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So You Want To Become A Dad
Read moreThis year is my 22nd year as a parent. Have I learnt anything along the way? YES! Don’t have children haha! I’m only kidding! It’s been an interesting journey that I have found has had many ups and downs. If I’m honest they have mostly been ups. I have become a dad five times and…
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Chicco Cross Runner Balance Bike Review
Read moreI have five year old twin girls and they always love to get out and about and one the many ways they like to go the park or just generally out and about is by using their bikes or scooters unfortunately their bikes have stabilisers and we so often we end up pushing them along…
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My Son is 18 Years Old Today
Read moreI have five children and now three of them are fully grown adults able to do all those things legally. This is one strange feeling. The years seem to fly past. Omg ! I’m getting old, haha! Today is my son A’s birthday and he is 18 years old if was able to go and…
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What Is The Future For An 18 Year Old?
Read moreIn a few days time my son will be 18 years of age and for all intent and purposes the world should be there for him to conquer in any way he wishes, but it’s 2017 and the world today is not easy for a young person embarking upon their journey into adulthood and beyond. …
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Here’s How To Save Money On Everything
Read moreSingle people and couples living together know full well how difficult it is to establish and then stick to a personal budget. With our base temptations, and all the different expenses it takes to keep a roof over your head and food on the table, simply keeping your head above water is one of the…
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Oh No! A Text I Never Wanted To Read
Read moreOn Sunday I received a text from my eldest daughter, J, who will be 22 years old later this year, asking me, do you know how visa’s work to go to Australia? I didn’t fancy a conversation via text, but I thought if I’m honest she was asking to maybe go on holiday there because…
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Preparing Your Home For New Arrivals
Read moreAs any experienced father can tell you, preparing the home for new arrivals is both a daunting and joyous moment. It’s daunting due to the fact that having a child in the home is going to be a tough task. Not only will you need to prepare the entire home to make it childproof, you’re…
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The Twins Turned Five and OMG! They Have Changed
Read moreJust under two weeks ago our twin girls, R and M, turned five years old. Along with turning five I think they had character and personality changes as well. There was a time when they were four years old all of a fortnight ago that they were the best of friends. Well, I wouldn’t call…
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My Two Eldest Daughters Have Grown Up
Read moreThere was definitely a point in my mid to late teens that it was not cool to be seen in public with my parents. In my case it was just my mum. The days of going to Tesco to do the weekly shop was a big NO NO! Just in case I bumped into any…
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Half: Brothers and Sisters
Read moreRegular readers of my blog will know that I have five children from two marriages. The oldest three are from my first marriage and my five year old twin girls are from my second marriage. When my wife and I found out she was pregnant, which we found out was going to be twins, I…
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My Little Superhero and Princess
Read moreI wrote a post in March last year called Superhero v Princess. The post was all about my five year old twin girls and although there is only two minutes between them being born they really couldn’t be more different in their likes and dislikes. I have wondered for a long time whether it’s nurture…
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Brilliant Dad Feature Week 101
Read moreThis week is the start of our second century of the Brilliant Dad Feature and this week it’s Kevin who is from Canada. Kevin blogs at Dadsense he says Raising a baby in urban Canada has its challenges, but with a little patience and clever planning they make it work. His blog Dadsense is an…
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R and M: My Twins Are 5 Years Old Today
Read moreR and M are five years old today. My twin girls are really starting to grow up. It’s frightening just how quickly the last five years have gone. It doesn’t seem like yesterday that we were bringing them home from Neo-natal after being born six weeks early and spending 27 days on a special care…
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Mojo Box Review By Fred’s Box
Read moreMy twin girls love making collections of toys and will they will usually have a theme running through their collections. So when I was approached by Fred’s Box to review their subscription service I thought this would be fantastic for the girls. Both the girls have different tastes. The one loves superheroes and the other…
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When Will You Charge Your Children Rent?
Read moreI left school at 16 years of age and my mother was straight to the point. Right son, you need a job because I’m not keeping you. I imagine I timidly replied ok mum! So I got a job and after a full weeks work I was given my first pay packet. It was an…
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