Over the last four years of blogging I have written on many occasions about my life and some of the very difficult experiences that I have encountered. This has been hard to deal with recently, especially as I have got a little older and I would like to say wiser, but sadly that’s probably not…
-
SculptaPalooza Party Game Review #ad
Read moreMy wife and I have always loved board games and we in particular we like games that are a bit different, but also show innovation and most importantly are simply fun to play. So when I was asked to review the brand new game, SculptaPalooza, the Squishy, Squashy, Sculpting Party game. I instantly thought yes,…
-
My Sunday Photo: My Equestrian Twins
Read moreWhen I was growing up birthday parties usually consisted of a few friends over for tea at your house. A few party games, followed by happy birthday, blow the candles out and off you went home. All of this would normally take under an hour. Omg! How times have changed. My six year old twin…
-
Twins Do Have Advantages: Here Is One Such Occasion
Read moreBecoming a father to twins is without a doubt a blessing. It’s really quite a magical experience. Yes, it was super tough when they were babies and the workload of being a parent is doubled, but you get through sometimes on a wing and prayer, making it up as you go along, but you managed.…
-
What Did You Do In School Today?
Read moreHow many of us have picked up our children from primary school and asked that all important question, What did you do in school today? I know I have more times than I care to mention, and the response is always without hesitation a number of things which include “I can’t remember”, “nothing”, “not a…
-
Dads Are Finally More Involved With Their Children Lives
Read moreNowadays I read so much about how dads are changing and are now connecting with their children on a new more involved level. This could well be because there are a lot more stay at home dads than ever before, although I believe that is still very much in its infancy and a very small…
-
Top 5 Tips On Helping Your Child With Homework
Read moreAre you a busy dad wondering how to help your little one with his homework? While the idea of tutoring your kid to do their schoolwork sounds a bit challenging, it is wise to understand the profound significance of supporting your kid in their educational endeavors. You need to be a coach for your child…
-
The Importance Of Having A Dad in Your life
Read moreWhen I was eight years old my father left the family home and I was left to be raised by my mum. It is only now after many years and after having five children of my own that I have realised how important it is to have not only a mum, but also a dad…
-
Why You Should Never Teach Your Kids to Drive
Read moreMore teenagers than ever are putting off learning to drive until they are older. In part, this is because they don’t need to drive as much as we did in previous generations. Public transport is readily available, and apps like Uber make getting about easier than ever. Many teenagers are also choosing to stay at…
-
Those Teenage Years
Read moreTwo of my children are no longer teenagers and do I miss those days of indecision, hormones and being told, “Dad! You don’t understand!” As if I was never a teenager, which if I’m honest initially would annoy the hell out of me, but I got to the point where it simply went over my…
-
Your Children Are On Loan
Read moreWhen my eldest daughter was born 23 years ago, I remember holding her in my arms when she was just a few hours old. My mother was standing next to me smiling. My mum was never one with wise words of wisdom when I was growing up, but this particular time she shared some wisdom…
-
Why I think It’s Not Ok! To Argue In Front Of Your Children
Read moreThe other day I read a post that was written by Carl who blogs at Dadtastic voyage called Why Arguing In Front Of Your Kids Isn’t Always A Bad Thing. First of all I loved the post and I think the argument he shows is valid and he makes some very important points about how…
-
Four Years Blogging. Have I Learnt Anything?
Read moreMy fourth anniversary of blogging is upon me, and I have often wondered if I have learnt anything. I have obviously learnt how to blog, and I am reasonably good at WordPress nowadays, but I wonder if I have learnt any secrets to becoming a successful blogger. The honest answer is no. I have absolutely…
-
A Weekend Of Worry, A Little Sadness And Lots of Driving
Read moreThe weekend that has just passed was a strange and long weekend for many reasons. Early Saturday morning my 21 year old daughter left her home city to embark on her life journey. It’s that moment when you really go out to conquer the world. In my post yesterday I wrote about how after three…
-
A Final Post About My Daughter E And University: She Is A Qualified Nurse
Read moreIt’s been nearly three years since I took my daughter, E, to Southampton to start her university course to study nursing. It actually only seems like yesterday, and I clearly remember how emotional I was at leaving E at her university halls, and the drive back home was lonely. It gave me plenty of time…
-
School Run Tips
Read moreOne of the most hectic times in our home is the morning. Getting ready for school generally speaking is not hassle free, but it can be made easier, so I thought I would share a few tips to make the ever so wonderful school run a little less stressful. It works for us and it…
-
As A Parent We…
Read moreAs a parent sometimes we get it right, sometimes we get wrong. Sometimes our judgement is wrong, as of course we can judge it just right. As a parent we sign up to help love and care for our children until they become adults and we are no longer needed on a daily basis. As…
-
Will Women Be Getting A Better Deal By The Time My Twins Finish School?
Read moreOur twin girls, R & M will be seven years old on their next birthday which is in February, by which time they will be halfway through Year 2 which is also their final year in infants, before moving on to junior school. Before I know it, they will be in secondary school and preparing…
-
Oh Yes! Back To School Today
Read moreWell the summer holidays just flew by in a flash. I cannot believe my six year old twin girls will be back in school in just a few days. It is actually scary how quickly the last six weeks have gone by and I have never known the summer holidays to go so quickly. This…
-
Sunbed Stampede
Read moreWe have just returned from a weeks holiday in Menorca, (full holiday post will be coming later this week), but I thought this deserved a separate post of its own. Mainly because I have never in my life experienced the stampede at a time when you should still be asleep on holiday. The time in…
-
Accepting Your Children Are Adults OMG! It’s Tough
Read moreThere comes a time when you sit back and in the blink of an eye your children have become adults. It almost gives you a feeling of being redundant as a parent. Yes, you are in the background and there are possibly times when your adult children come to you for advice or help, but…
Number 3 UK Dad Blogger 2020
Finalist Online Influencer Awards 2019 Vuelio
Number 10 Parenting Blog UK 2019 (Vuelio)
Number 4 on Vuelio’s 2019 list of Top 10 UK Daddy Bloggers
Working Dad Of The Year Winner 2018
Finalist Vuelio Blog Awards 2018 – Daddy Blog Category
Number 4 on Vuelio’s 2018 list of Top 10 UK Daddy Bloggers
Number 10 on Vuelio’s 2018 list of Top 10 UK Parent Bloggers
Number 2 on Vuelio’s 2017 list of Top 10 UK Daddy Bloggers
Number 8 on Vuelio’s 2017 list of Top 10 UK Parent Bloggers
Number 10 on Vuelio’s 2016 list of Top 10 UK Daddy Bloggers
My favourite mummy blogger
