As a father and parent, I knew at some point my kids would arrange a party at home without my knowledge. Possibly at the age of 16 or 17 when they’re trusted with the house on their own for the first time. Well, my kids have done way better than this. I’ve just had to intervene to stop them organising a sleepover birthday party at the age of five and nine. … [Read more...]
Tried and tested: the Nurofen for Children FeverSmart
If I were to think of areas of my life where I’ve seen major advances in technology, checking a child’s temperature is not one that immediately springs to mind. Within my lifetime, however, things have changed hugely and a new product has entered this sphere: The Nurofen for Children FeverSmart. … [Read more...]
From 9-5 burn out to freelance work. Speaking to Alex Hirst of Hoxby Collective
Since I established this blog, I’ve written a lot about how parents are attempting to balance work and family life. … [Read more...]
Shared parental leave: One dad shares his experience
I've written a huge amount about shared parental leave over the years. I had long planned to ask someone to write something for me about their experience of taking the leave. As luck would have it, I was contacted out of the blue by Hamish Reid who works for Accenture. Hamish is about to go on shared parental leave for the second time. He wrote the article below in which he … [Read more...]
Simple pleasures for modern dads this Father’s Day
What do you think dads really want for Father’s Day? If you thought a ticket to a football match, socks or ‘World’s Greatest Dad’ mug then it might be a good idea to think again. … [Read more...]