I have often driven behind cars and seen that sign in the back window that says ‘Dads Taxi’ and I usually chuckle to myself, then quickly realise, that’s me! I’m a father of five children, and I dread to think how much I’ve spent over the years ferrying my children to school, clubs and to…
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I’m Taking Five with My Five Year Old Twins this Father’s Day in support of FFA UKs Take Five campaign.
Read moreI have been sitting down with my twin girls and talking about fraud especially in the family home this Father’s Day. I asked them if they could draw me something that would be able to prevent tricks being played upon people. This is what they came up with. They both drew uuperheros. The first one…
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6 Home Upgrades That Will Make Your Kids Excited
Read moreImage Source Once you have children, your home becomes a different place entirely. Your office turns into a play area. There are toys everywhere. The spare bedrooms are covered with teddy bears and painted in vibrant shades. If you are planning to make some home improvements and you have children, it is a good idea…
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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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My Sunday Photo
Read moreI have recently come back from Disneyland Paris and I will be publishing more in depth blog posts later this week on our holiday experience. There were so many magical moments that we managed to photograph. One particular magical moment was when my five year old twin girls met Peter Pan and Wendy Darling. It…
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David From Tales Of Two Children Is Today’s Guest Post
Read moreToday’s guest post is from David who blogs at Tales of Two Children. David and I would be considered older dads to young children so what better subject than his thoughts of being an older dad to young children. David is a brilliant, funny and thought provoking blogger. I would highly recommend you check out his…
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Money Problems You Must Confront When You Have Twins
Read moreBefore getting started on this post, let’s make one thing clear – while having twins is tough, challenging, and wholly exhausting, it’s also an awesome experience. There will be fights, arguments, and many other issues to deal with, but at the end of the day watching your twins grow up together is a joyous period.…
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So You Won’t Change When You Become A Parent? HaHa!
Read moreThere are some things that really amuse me in life, and one particular situation that never ceases to raise a smile and a little giggle if I’m honest is listening to people who have no children, but are possibly planning a family in the near future. Hearing them saying that having a baby won’t change…
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Summer Fun in the Garden
Read moreSchool summer holidays are fast approaching and suddenly the prospect of keeping the kids entertained, without spending a fortune or getting stressed out planning new activities every day, can be a bit overwhelming. If you are lucky enough to have a bit of outdoor space where your kids can run around, get fresh air and…
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Am I Grumpy? Disneyland Paris
Read moreIn couple of weeks time as I have already written in a previous post called Family Holidays this Summer, I made no secret of the fact that Disneyland is not my ideal holiday, but hey ho I have a problem. My wife and our five year old twin girls are mega excited and I am…
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Preparing Your Kids for a Greener Future
Read moreOf all the challenges we parents encounter when raising our children, nothing is more difficult than coping with changes that we ourselves find difficult to grasp. For instance, our children are going to grow up with technology in their hands that far exceeds those bulky computers of old that we used to use at work.…
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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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Brilliant Dad Feature Week 112
Read moreThis week our Brilliant Dad Feature is all about Ryan from Scotland. He is a dad to a 3 year old boy and 1 year old girl. He works for a charity that provides support to families through volunteers and in his spare time he created DadsApp which is truly awesome and I highly recommend…
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Fitting a Large Family Into a Small Home
Read moreIt’s fairly common for people to feel like their home restricts them. Perhaps you simply don’t have enough bedrooms and, as a result, you have to cram your kids into a small bedroom with a bunk bed. Maybe you don’t enjoy the idea of your large family waiting for their turn to use the bathroom…
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Do I Tell My Children I’m Very Proud Of Them Enough?
Read moreI have often wondered if I tell my children that I am so very proud of them individually. We, unfortunately, live in a very fast world and it’s difficult to remember the little things in life, but they can mean so much to us, especially to our children. They do often do something which they…
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Brilliant Dad Feature Week 111
Read moreThis week our brilliant dad feature is James. He is a social media specialist and a new dad. He moved from England to Canada a few years ago and says he is loving every minute. As he bumbles along in his new role as a father, he writes down his lessons, tips, and advice that…
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I’m Going To BlogOn MSI
Read moreI’m going to BlogOn MSI in a couple of weeks, and this will be the first blogging conference that I have ever attended! I’m nervous, but also excited, most likely because this is way out of my comfort zone. Although I am looking forward to meeting many online friends in person for the first time.…
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Smart Phones, Teenagers and Running
Read moreWhen I was growing up the one pressures of being a teenager that I am very thankful I didn’t have to deal with, unlike my teenage children who have the added pressure of not only growing up and all that that entails, but they also have to keep up with their friends and have the…
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Dry Kids Coats Review
Read moreRegular readers of my blog will know that I have five year old twin girls. We all know that at five years old their energy levels are somewhere up near the stars. They’re always on the go! Can we do this? Where are we going today? These are just some of the questions I get…
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The At Home Sanctuary You Deserve From Your Own Bathroom? It’s Possible
Read moreEvery one of us deserves a little pampering and luxury in our lives. However, we can’t all afford to splurge on a spa day each week to get that much-needed relaxation time. But, that doesn’t mean to say you can’t recreate the atmosphere and feelings you get from a spa in your own bathroom. The…
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