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January 22, 2019 By John Adams 28 Comments

Guilty pleasures I have as a parent

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I’m John Adams and welcome to my award-winning blog. Since 2011 I’ve been the main carer for my two daughters and run the household while my wife has worked full-time. This blog tells our story. Follow this link to find out more about us.

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It was great chatting to @fathers_mentalhealth ear

It was great chatting to @fathers_mentalhealth earlier for the @dadpoduk podcast. The episode will be out soon. Watch this space!
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I was just having a clear out of old photos on my

I was just having a clear out of old photos on my phone. It was a really odd experience.

I stumbled across pictures of my kids at sporting events, pictures of my kids at birthday parties, of me larking around at the pub, of Izzy’s first communion of visits we made to friends and family...just lots and lots of events that wouldn’t be legal at this point in time.

The oddest thing is that these events happened just over a year ago or last summer, when the Rule of Six applied and life was a little-bit-normal.

I think, like many people, I’m so focused on dealing with the day-to-day demands of lockdown life I’ve almost forgotten how often we used to get together with people for a whole host of reasons.

It’s just so incredibly odd how rapidly life has changed. Over the past year I’ve lived a more frugal life and if I’m honest, I haven’t missed all the travelling I used to do.

Even so, I long for the day we can have friends round for Sunday lunch or to see the kids take part in gymnastics competitions again.

Oh and this picture, it’s one of Oban Harbour. We paid a visit last August. If you scroll through my grid you’ll find a few other images taken in Oban as well.
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It’s a @drranj #giveaway!!! Over on the blog (l

It’s a @drranj #giveaway!!!

Over on the blog (link in bio above) I have a giveaway where you can win a copy of Dr Ranj’s new book for teen and tween boys called ‘How to Grow Up And Feel Amazing.’

You’ll also find a Q&A with Dr Ranj himself.

The book? Well it’s brilliant. It covers all manner of issues than young guys will face as they grow up: How their bodies change, how to handle family relationships, looking after mental health, staying fit, how to be a good boyfriend plus subjects some parents struggle to discuss such as masturbation.

Seriously, go take a look at the blog and if you have a boy in your household, get this book!

The giveaway is not endorsed and has no connection with Instagram in any way.
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Making monkey bread: The most indulgent recipe eve

Making monkey bread: The most indulgent recipe ever!

In my latest post for @Microban’s Cleaner Home website, @thesproutingminds & I took on a USA v U.K. cooking challenge. Clair cooked beef Wellington & I made monkey bread.

It’s a very simple recipe...and also very sweet! My kids loved it (as did Mrs Adams and I).

Head over to @microban and thecleanerhome.com for more and do check out @thesproutingminds to see how Clair got on.
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Snow, ice & a glorious sunset. The weather has b

Snow, ice & a glorious sunset.

The weather has been bitterly cold this past week, but it’s also provided a break from the rain and mud soaked lockdown walks we’ve had over recent weeks (or is it months? I’ve lost track of time!).

We’ve been sledging, chucked snowballs and the kids have been sliding around on ice-covered puddles.

I took this picture a couple of days ago at sunset. There’s a bit of everything: Sun-flare, contrast, reflections, shadow, bright sun. I quite like it!

Anyway, have you been enjoying the bitterly cold weather? Have you found it’s provided you with a break from the rain and mud?
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New @dadpoduk episode is out, this one exploring t

New @dadpoduk episode is out, this one exploring the highs, lows, pressures and strains of raising a child with disabilities.

I speak with dad and disability campaigner Dan White. Dan’s wonderful sense of humour was never far from the surface, but his frustration at a support and welfare system that doesn’t work was very clear.

Head over to the @dadpoduk feed for a link to the podcast. Alternatively, you’ll find DadPodUK on Spotify / Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music/Audible, Libsyn and other sources.
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