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…
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The Importance Of World Mental Health Day October 10th 2018
Read moreBeing a man that grew up in a society that was basically conditioned and taught that men are strong and must at all costs never show weakness or become emotional, meant that it was almost impossible for me to open up about suffering from depression in my twenties. The stigma that surrounded men and depression…
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Wow! I’m A Finalist At Vuelio Blog Awards 2018
Read moreA few days ago DIY Daddy was named as a finalist in the annual Vuelio Blog Awards in the Daddy Blogs 2018 category. This genuinely came as a big shock to me, and by total chance I found out exactly four years to the day that I started my blog. Now that is a serious…
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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,…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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5 Ways To Avoid Getting A Divorce
Read moreAre you looking for the most effective ways to strengthen your marriage and avoid considering a divorce? If you really want your marriage to work, then you will need to be more patient, avoid complaining, make an action plan, and stick to it. No matter how challenging and daunting it may seem, if you are…
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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…
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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…
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Household Maintenance Jobs to Complete Before the Winter
Read moreIn an ideal world, we would get all of our household maintenance jobs done in the spring and summer months when the weather is warmer, and the risk of rain is low. Unfortunately, life has a way of not sticking to a schedule and sometimes things end up getting delayed. Eventually, you’ll need to get…
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Making the Most of a Small Space
Read moreWith more homes popping up around the country every month, increasing housing and rent costs and more people finding themselves in a house or flat share situation than recent decades, we often have to get creative with the space we have available. Here are some tips on making the most of a space in your…
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Do We Protect Our Daughters More Than Our Sons?
Read moreBeing a dad I have often wondered if we instinctively protect our daughters more than we do our sons. Is it something that is inherited in us, possibly from our parents, that our daughters need looking after more? Is there more chance that harm can happen to our daughters than our sons in today’s world?…
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Keep Yourself An Updated Dad
Read moreIt’s important to know how to remain in the present. While we’re always going to be a child from a certain era, that doesn’t’ mean we cannot refine, update or develop ourselves to stay competent and available in the present moment. Keeping yourself an updated Dad is not something to care for so you’re children…
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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…
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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…
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Our Body Weight. Are We Missing The Point?
Read moreA few years ago there was uproar over size zero models, and rightly so, especially as our teenager children were most likely watching this on social media, and could of easily start to believe that it is perfectly normal to be so underweight, which of course it’s not. We have since come full circle and…
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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…
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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…
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