This week our brilliant dad feature is Isaac he says he started his blog DaddyDays before he really knew what blogging was. His intention was for it to be a reference point for dads looking for support, information or ideas. But when he discovered there was already a network for dads offering most of this stuff,…
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When I Became A Dad To Premature Twins #Ad
Read moreIn life there are defining moments, occasions or happenings that will change you and how you approach life thereafter. My particular moment in life where I re-evaluated what was really important to me was when my twin girls were born. All of sudden everything else really didn’t matter. Work, money, the material things of life…
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Your Child’s First Car… What Do You Need To Look Out For?
Read moreThe day that you passed your driving test, remember it? It was like the equivalent of climbing Everest in your shorts, a massive accomplishment! The world has opened up for you, and it’s now time to buy a car. Now, back in the day, it was simple enough to buy an old banger, and that…
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Unleash The Hidden Novelist: Encouraging Your Children To Write
Read moreRegardless of age, we all love stories. Hearing them, telling them, being part of them. So, if your child is showing off a stellar imagination and enjoys hearing and telling stories, why not encourage them to write them down? Not only is it hugely beneficial for their learning and development, but it’s a way to…
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OMG! I’m A Soft Touch With My Kids
Read moreWhen I was growing up, as I have written before there were no luxuries in life. Certainly not on a daily basis and this was due to the fact that I grew up in a single parent household and my mum simply didn’t have the money to buy me the lastest shoes, clothes or toys.…
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Benny From Daddy Poppins Is Today’s Guest Post
Read moreToday’s guest post is from Benny who blogs at Daddy Poppins. He is without question one of the funniest writers in the blogging world. He also writes such wonderful posts about his children. Do check out his blog, you won’t be disappointed. Thank you to Benny for guest posting today. Dancing For Sport So, my…
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Brilliant Dad Feature Week 113
Read moreThis week our Brilliant Dad feature is Rich who blogs at Daddy And The Poo Monster. He is new to the game of parenting (and he says what a remarkable game it is!). He is a new dad to a cracking baby boy of 7 months. His blog includes an honest account of how he is finding…
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How to have a Successful (big) Family Holiday
Read moreI’ve just booked a last minute long weekend in Prague’ a single friend of mine recently told me. ‘Lucky you’ was my response, and I meant it! Last minute getaways are a thing of the past when you have a handful of kids to look after, a pet who needs to be cared for and…
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God, Religion and My Five Year Old Twins
Read moreLast Saturday about half an hour before bed the subject of God was brought up by R, one of my five year old twins. To say I was shocked would be the understatement of the year, mostly because I never gave it a moments thought that the girls knew anything about God, but apparently they…
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How To Master Any DIY Project
Read moreDo it yourself, or DIY – isn’t always the easiest thing to do in the world – especially by yourself when you are starting off. Anyway, no matter how skilled we get at household tasks, chores, and maintenance work, it always feels like our fathers, or grandfathers were a bit better. Maybe that’s what they…
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Pocket Money: When Do You Start?
Read moreWhen I was growing up one of my favourite moments of the week was Saturday morning. You may wonder why. Well, It was time for my pocket money to be handed over to me! My mother started giving me pocket when I was about six or seven years old. My mum explained that if I…
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School Choice
Read moreIt’s that time of year when parents start applying for places to get their child into a school of their choice, even though they are very possibly out of catchment. I fully understand parents wanting the best school for their child, but because the standards may not be what you want at your local catchment school,…
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Cooking With Kids: How To Keep The Little Ones Interested
Read morePixabay.com Cooking is a great way to spend time with all your kids. Plus, it is a fun activity which will help them learn some very important life skills. Not only that, though, but it means you can have peace of mind come the day they move out – after all, you will know that…
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Five Effective Ways to Treat Damp
Read moreIt’s no secret that damp can cause a lot of problems and it can happen anywhere for a variety of reasons. Damp proofing isn’t as difficult as it sounds, with 20 years as a self-employed painter and decorator I have seen plenty of damp. There are a variety of ways you can treat damp and…
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Protecting Preemie Babies With Pampers: My Story #ad
Read moreI’m a dad of five children. My two youngest children are twin girls who are now five years old. They are of course very normal, funny, sometimes mischievous healthy little girls, but when they were born they were premature. The girls were six weeks early and they needed a lot of medical attention. My wife…
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The Teenage Years
Read moreI have lived a few years and looking back at life, I have often wondered what were the toughest years to live and for me it’s a no brainer. The teenage years were easily the hardest as they are for a massive percentage of young people. We all have changes in our lives, but more…
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Brilliant Dad Feature Week 108
Read moreThis week our brilliant dad feature is Gary and he blogs at Dad Of 2 At Home. Gary is 33 years old and a stay at home dad of two children aged three and one years of age. Gary is a journalist and he started his blog at the turn of the year to share…
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Brilliant Dad Feature Week 105
Read moreThis week our brilliant dad feature is David. David is a 32 year old stay at home dad from Colchester in the UK. He took six months shared parental leave at the end of last year and decided that given their circumstances he would not return to work straight away. David blogs over at Little…
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Brilliant Dad Feature Week 98
Read moreThis week our brilliant dad feature is Dave who blogs My Taylor Made Blogs. He is a first time parent and writes a parenting based blog with his wife. He started his blog in October and writes about the adventures that they have bringing up their little girl. As well as documenting memories of their…
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Brilliant Dad Feature Week 94
Read moreThis week our brilliant dad feature is Luke. He lives in Morecambe in the North of England. He recently founded the Blended Parent Network, which is a fantastic new website for parents and bloggers to ask questions and get help. He also makes awesome family vlogs over on his You Tube channel, The Woodhouse Life which I…
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Brilliant Dad Feature Week 93
Read moreAfter our festive break we are back with my regular weekly Brilliant Dad Feature. To kick-off 2017 we have the awesome blogger Giles who blogs at the London based dad blog YOU THE DADDY. Giles is a first time dad giving a guy’s perspective on pregnancy, babies and parenthood. You can follow his regular articles…
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