You know that tradition of placing a 'love padlock' on a bridge to celebrate your relationship? Have you done it yourself? If so, I hope your relationship fares better than the lock you left behind. This photograph of love padlocks was taken on the Ponte Romana in Tavira during our summer holiday in Portugal and it shows what happens to them over time. Love padlocks fixed to the Ponte Romana in Tavira Portugal. I took a similar picture at the same spot three years ago and comparing the two ... continue reading...
Decaying love padlocks on the Ponte Romana
Q&A with fathers’ mental health campaigner Mark Williams
Mark Williams is passionate about fathers mental health. He's the founder of International Fathers' Mental health Day, has spoken at numerous conferences and mental health events around the world and works with health professionals to help deliver better care. Mark WIlliams doing what he does best: Raising awareness of fathers' mental health issues. ... continue reading...
Proof that gender neutral school uniform is a bad idea.
I tried really hard not to write this blog post. I really did. After days of mulling it over, I simply can’t keep my thoughts to myself any longer. The issue that’s bothering me? How a school has attempted to introduce gender neutral school uniform and got it spectacularly wrong. Gender neutral school uniform may seem like a good idea, but as one school has found out, forcing everyone to wear trousers doesn't really work. Pic credit: RobinWorrall on Unsplash. ... continue reading...
Hope to see you at Flexpo!
I have some news, and it’s very exciting! I’m taking part in a panel discussion at the Flexpo confernece. I think this is a really important event that aims to promote flexible working to both employees and employers. That's me, looking all business-like in preparation for Flexpo. ... continue reading...
Stem cell storage? Protecting your baby before they’re born #ad
Protecting your baby’s life before they’re born? It almost sounds too good to be true. Keeping stem cells from your baby's umbilical cord may prove to be an investment in their health. ... continue reading...