If you have school aged children, I’ll wager you’ve probably heard of the TikTok app. It’s an app you can use to shoot and edit fun videos and I’ve heard a lot about it from my eldest daughter, Helen. TikTok users have fun undertaking the hilarious microwave challenge. ... continue reading...
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CAPPED 91 TIMES: Q&A WITH ENGLAND RUGBY SEVENS STAR JAMES RODWELL
How do you balance work and family life if you are a successful sports personality who is overseas and away from the family for much of the year? I have just had the great pleasure of speaking to James Rodwell, who plays for England in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series to find out how he does it. James isn’t just any England player, he has been capped a record 91 times and holds a further record for making 69 consecutive tournament appearances. James Rodwell in action for England on the ... continue reading...
the reality of flexible employment for dads
Many years ago, I left the world of full-time work. I initially took a job working part-time but eventually I gave that up also. The reason I left the workforce was because I simply didn’t feel I had the flexible employment that allowed me to balance work and family life. A report published today shows that I am far from alone with one-third of dads changing jobs since becoming fathers. The Millenial Dad at Work Report from DaddiLife shows that many dads struggle to get the flexibility the ... continue reading...
using photoshop to edit the sky
A couple of years ago, we went on an family trip to Hastings where we stayed overnight. I woke early the following morning to find it was a gorgeous day. I left my wife and children sleeping and went off to the beach to take some photographs where there was a wonderful sunrise and great cloud formations. An image of the sunrise over Hastings beach. This is a re-worked image, the original is below. ... continue reading...
Xbox: A guide to its family settings
Kids and gaming consoles: the two go hand in hand. Needless to say, it’s up to us parents to keep our offspring safe while gaming. I recently attended a session with Xbox to show me around its family settings and I was loaned an Xbox One S console so I could go home, set it up and gain several weeks’ experience using it with the family. I have had the opportunity to explore the Xbox One S family settings. Here's my guide to them. ... continue reading...