Author: Steve Lucas
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15 Ways to Entertain a Five-Year-Old
Keeping a five-year-old entertained can be both a joy and a challenge. At this age, kids are bursting with energy, curiosity, and imagination, but their attention spans are still short. The key is to offer a mix of activities that stimulate their minds, bodies, and creativity. Here are 15 fun, simple, and engaging ways to…
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Searching for silver linings
I’ve had one of those months. Actually that’s a lie, I’ve had a crazy kind of month like nothing I’ve experienced before.
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New year, new Robbie
Some concepts are difficult to explain. Despite our best efforts, Robbie really could not get his head around the excitement of new year. A 7PM bedtime probably doesn’t help.
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The smartest moron I know
It’s commonly accepted that kids go to school to learn. It’s a gradual process where children get brighter every day and come out years later as semi functioning human beings. Simple right?
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It’s Oh So Quiet
There’s no screaming, no laughter and no constant shouting of the word ‘Dad.’ The house is not shaking and there is no trail of destruction and half eaten snacks spread out like a treasure hunt. As Bjork famously said, it’s oh so quiet. The last few weeks have felt like a hurricane hit us. Our…
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Robbie the schoolboy
It still feels a little strange but reality has now set in and I am coming to terms with being the Father of a school kid. When school shuts its gates on Tuesday so that the kids can have a week preparing for Santa’s visit, Robbie will have completed his first term at school.
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A trip down memory lane
It’s no secret that I have a terrible memory. Sadly I remember very little from my own childhood and my short term memory is even worse. I have zero sense of direction and will have to do a route approximately five thousand times before it becomes vaguely familiar.
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The seven deadly sins challenge
A couple of years ago I wrote a post challenging my son Robbie to prove that he really is an Angel. I was tired of walking down the street and people stopping by to tell him what a great guy he was when all he did in reality was to torture my soul on a…
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Interview with Tom Kreffer
An interview with parent and author Tom Kreffer. We discuss his new release, Toddler Inc, as well as his family and love of writing.
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He’s getting old
I no longer have a three year old. Another year has passed by, somewhat successfully and it is time to find out exactly what a four year old does.
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Muddy boots forest adventure review
A review of Muddy boots forest adventures Summer holiday class. Muddy boots is a Montessori style outdoor learning day perfect for all young kids from toddlers to early school years.
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Butterfly Handprint craft
We’ve been getting creative again and this week we have been making beautiful butterfly handprints together. This craft is such fun and you can even create lovely keepsakes or ideal gifts with the handprints.
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Simple dreamcatcher craft for kids
We’ve been getting all crafty again! This week, with a lot of help from Mum, we’ve created something a little more challenging in the form of a DIY dreamcatcher craft.
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A fond farewell
Last week we faced a strange day, one that Robbie had been full of anticipation for and as much as he enjoyed his graduation day at nursery we were all left feeling a little sad when it was over.
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Paper plate car craft
How to make paper plate cars using a few simple household tools. These paper plate cars are the perfect activity for toddlers and preschoolers who love vehicles.
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What is a school Dad?
We all have stereotypes in our mind of a ‘school mum,’ but what is a school Dad?
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Geosafari Jr My first microscope review
Geosafari jr my first microscope review. This microscope is so simple to use and is a perfect early learning tool for preschoolers and toddlers.
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Another year wiser
As a general unwritten rule, birthdays become far less important as you get older. The big milestones numbers still have meaning and are perhaps worthy of a party or even a commiseration drink but numbers such as 37 are almost meaningless.
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Butterfly paper plate craft
How to make your own paper plate butterfly. This easy craft is perfect for young kids and really gives them a chance to get creative decorating the butterfly wings.
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This is not a test
I’m a little scared of change. Some of this fear is completely illogical whilst dreading some changes makes perfect sense.
The diary of Dad 