For most of us, family members are the people we rely on the most. They can help us get through the most disastrous times and will be there to celebrate the best times. While strong family bonds can be quite useful, members of our families can occasionally test our patience. Let’s look at some family…
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Public Baby Changing Facilities – Have They Improved For Dads?
Read moreI’m a father of ten year old twin girls so it’s been quite a while since I’ve had to change a nappy while out in public. What I do remember is that it was generally a nightmare! If I was shopping in town with the girls ten years ago, the possibility of finding a male…
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Tips for Families After a New Arrival
Read moreWhen you bring a new baby into the family, there are lots of things that change and adjustments that have to be made. It’s important to think about all of that when you’re looking to create a dynamic that works for your family and that enables you to reach normality sooner rather than later. So…
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5 Ways to Protect Your Kids in 2022
Read moreWe’ve been through some challenges over the past couple of years and now in 2022, we’re more aware than ever of the need to keep our kids safe. Whether it’s making sure your home is clean and bug-free (you’ll want to call bed bug control services) or hiring childcare, you’ll want the best of the…
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Educational Activities For Kids This Summer
Read moreWith the school summer holidays looming, you might be be desperately trying to think of activities to fill the six long weeks and prevent your children getting bored. Whilst it’s often tempting to give them a phone, tablet or laptop to keep them entertained, or to simply give yourself a break, it’s a good idea…
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3 Fun Beach Activities For You & The Kids This Summer!
Read moreThe sun is out, the weather is beautiful and it is time for the summer holidays. For parents around the country, this is soon to be a reality. It’s getting to the point in the year when you have your kids at home for 7 weeks in a row. Normally, 7 weeks will fly by…
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[AD] Decluttering Our Home For An Oasis Of Calm
Read moreIt’s been a year since my wife and I bought our first ever home. It’s been an exciting time to finally have our own home to decorate and make it exactly as we want it. Well, at least how my wife wants it! Only joking haha! It really has been a pleasure to decorate without…
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Father’s Day Gift Guide For The Foodies
Read moreShopping for dads can be tricky—especially when Father’s Day is just around the corner. This wonderful holiday is about honouring dads, but selecting a gift showing how much you care can be challenging. This year, Father’s Day falls on Sunday, June 19th. You might feel a bit unprepared regarding what you’ll get for your dad…
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Five Ways To Help Encourage Creative Play In Your Kids
Read moreIf you have children, then you’ll know just how much they love to play. But this playtime is about more than keeping them entertained – it actually helps them learn some of life’s big lessons. Creative play, in particular, is vital for a child’s development. It sets them up with skills they’ll use for the…
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Getting Away From “Dad” Fashion
Read moreIt’s a transformation that seems to hit all kinds of men when they reach a certain stage in life. After a few years of being a dad, you start swapping graphic tees for polos, jeans for chinos, and so on. If you feel like your dad-ness is ageing you before your time, you should put…
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4 DIY Home Improvement Ideas for When You’re Gearing up to Sell
Read moreIf you are getting ready to sell your home you may be considering a few household projects to boost your home’s value. But which project should you choose when the list of possible home improvement projects is never-ending? If you intend to DIY your home improvement project you may want to stay away from difficult…
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Nootropic Supplements For Children: What Are The Benefits And Risks?
Read moreNowadays, there seems to be a supplement for just about anything for kids and adults alike. One of those supplements is known as nootropics or brain food. As its name implies, nootropics are nutritional supplements which claim to be able to enhance the brain’s function and performance. Today, you’re going to find two general types…
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5 Fun Things Couples Can Do to Spend a Day Together
Read moreWhen it comes to spending time together, couples often struggle to find things that they both enjoy—going out to eat or see a movie can get old fast and often doesn’t provide the type of stimulation that both partners are looking for. So here are five fun things couples can do on a day together…
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Looking After Poorly Children Can Be Tough
Read moreWhen your child gets sick, it’s like your whole world stops for a second. There is nothing that you wouldn’t do in order to make them well again. There’s nothing that you won’t do to see them happy and healthy once more, and this needs to translate into your actions. As the parent, you are…
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Side Hustle For Dads: 6 Ways You Can Earn Extra Money
Read moreIn recent years, most dads have switched to finding alternative ways of making additional income. And since most dads are looking for flexible working times, they can always find ways to balance and earn extra income with the right-side hustle. By finding a side hustle, most men find a chance to supplement their income and…
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[AD] Scooter Review With Skates.co.uk
Read moreI’m a dad of ten year old twin girls and they are very active. As the weather improves and with spring now upon us, they love to get outdoors to burn off all that excess energy. One of their favourite things to do is getting on their scooters and getting out and about. They especially…
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The Best Mothers’ Day Gifts for 2022
Read moreLast year, retail spending on Mothers’ Day in the UK peaked at an impressive £1.34 billion, with this representing a significant increase on the £1.23 billion spent in 2020. While people are clearly looking to spend more on the beloved mothers in their lives on this special occasion, you don’t always need to commit huge…
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The Rewards Of Fostering
Read moreI have been fortunate that in my childhood I grew up in a relatively stable home. It was only my mother who brought me up, but there was no doubt that at times, because of some of my mother’s mental health issues, I could have easily fallen through the gaps and ended up in the…
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3 Reasons Why Getting The Right Life Insurance Is So Important
Read moreIn the last 12 months my wife and I have purchased our first ever home. We have been together 17 years and for those 17 years we have always rented wherever we have lived, but last year after working very hard and more importantly saving very hard, we had enough savings to be able to…
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[AD] Helping Children With Their Reading With The Readmio App (Review)
Read moreI’m a father of five children. Three of them have grown up and my two youngest are ten year old twin girls. When I look back on certain milestones of all my children’s lives, one thing that I remember with fondness and sadness is when they became independent readers. I remember it with fondness because…
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How to Make Your Garden Child-Friendly
Read moreThe garden is an important space for families and somewhere that you want your children to enjoy spending time. It is important for kids to spend time in nature for their development, especially in a time when the younger generations spend so much time looking at a screen. Spending time outside can make kids more…
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