I can't pretend otherwise, it took me a long time to come around to the idea of both International Women's Day and International Men's Day. I found them to be slightly vague concepts and at times the debates they have created have been off-putting. … [Read more...]
How Shared Parental Leave benefited this mum and family
There's no doubt in my mind the UK's Shared Parental Leave (SPL) system could be improved. Nonetheless, for some couples it works very well. Earlier this summer I published this article, written by dad Hamish Reid. He had taken SPL previously and with his wife expecting another child, was gearing up to go on leave again. It was enlightening hearing about Hamish's positive … [Read more...]
Papoosegate and why using a baby carrier is not emasculating
I shouldn’t be writing this blog post. I had to have an argument with myself about the fact it would bring further attention to Piers Morgan and his high-profile comments about Daniel Craig using a baby carrier. I should know better, but I simply can’t help myself. … [Read more...]
The sleepover party: Avoid at all costs
“Daddy, can I please have a sleepover at Catherine’s house?” said Izzy. Under normal circumstances the word sleepover is enough to make me want to jump on an airplane and disappear into the Australian outback, never to return. This request, however, came as an even bigger surprise. … [Read more...]
My experience of fatherhood is different to most
I sometimes look at my life and have to remind myself my experience of fatherhood is very different to many other menfolk. Put bluntly, my existence has gone off in a completely different direction compared to my male peers who work full-time. … [Read more...]