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  • It’s Oh So Quiet

    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

    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

    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

    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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    Steve Lucas

    parenting, new dad
    parenting
  • He’s getting old

    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

    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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    toddler
  • Butterfly Handprint craft

    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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    crafts, toddler
  • Simple dreamcatcher craft for kids

    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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    crafts, How to entertain a toddler
  • A fond farewell

    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

    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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    Steve Lucas

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    crafts, toddler
  • What is a school Dad?

    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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    Steve Lucas

    parenting, new dad
    parenting
  • Geosafari Jr My first microscope review

    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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    Steve Lucas

    Reviews
    toddler
  • Another year wiser

    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

    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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    crafts
  • This is not a test

    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.

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  • Fathers day gift ideas 2022

    Fathers day gift ideas 2022

    It’s that time again. A time to recognise the greatest humans known to mankind, Dads. For those not paying enough attention, June 19th is the magic date for Father’s day this year and here is just a small selection of wonderful gifts that all of us Super Dads would love to receive.

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  • Simple raincloud craft for toddlers

    Simple raincloud craft for toddlers

    A very simple rain cloud art craft, perfect for pre-schoolers and parents looking for their first project. This rain cloud is so easy to make but allows the child an opportunity to get to grips with some basic craft tools.

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    Steve Lucas

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    crafts
  • Happy anniversary

    Happy anniversary

    There are certain milestones in life that we all celebrate. Some special dates roll around each year and we all try desperately to remember each other’s birthdays and other such occasions.

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  • Where did my baby go?

    Where did my baby go?

    Today is a little surreal. Somehow it is the day that we we are taking Robbie for a walk around his new primary school to check out the next phase of his childhood. It just doesn’t feel right.

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    Steve Lucas

    parenting, new dad
    parenting
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