There are many issues I have with workplace culture and the way parents are perceived and treated. There’s one particular aspect that’s been bothering me for a little while and it’s the phrase ‘soft skills.’ When a mum or a dad takes time out of the workplace to care for and raise children, they’re often given credit for developing ‘soft skills.’ ... continue reading...
Why soft skills aren’t soft
Recipes through your letterbox with SimplyCook #AD
During a year of lockdowns, recipe subscription services seem to have boomed in popularity. I’ve noticed more people signing up to them and receiving deliveries. I’m familiar with many of the popular services, but SimplyCook was new to me. Mrs Adams and I have tried the service out and has one very appealing selling point. ... continue reading...
Memories of Central London
Prior to Coronavirus rearing its ugly head, I was a very regular visitor to Central-London. I'd probably once a week but I haven't been in to the centre of the city for over a year. ... continue reading...
Cooking pancakes on a gas-grill: The Char-Broil Professional Core B3 #AD
I’m a barbecue enthusiast. I’ve always loved cooking and eating outside whenever possible. I’m also something for a Char-Broil enthusiast having used one of its gas grills for the past couple of years. It’s Professional Core B3, however, was new to me and when asked to try it out, I simply couldn’t say no! ... continue reading...
Impact of lockdown on men & actions to mitigate them
After a year of extreme disruption to all our lives and as we take the first tentative steps out of lockdown, how should men and fathers prepare for engaging with the world again? Going back to the pub, playing five a side football or returning to the workplace will be a big shock for some and so I reached out to Noel McDermott, a psychotherapist and an old friend of Dadbloguk to see what he thought. ... continue reading...