Keeping a five-year-old entertained at home 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 … Continue reading 15 Ways to Entertain a Five-Year-Old
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. I’ll try and keep a long story short here as nobody wants to hear me moan for too long but things have completely unravelled for me recently. From family health dramas and bereavements … Continue reading Searching for silver linings
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 bedtime routine probably doesn’t help build the excitement of what is going to happen at midnight. I can’t really blame the boy as I have never shown much interest in the … Continue reading New year, new Robbie
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? Robbie is obviously doing things differently. Every day we pick him up from his reception class and ask what he has been up … Continue reading The smartest moron I know
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 … Continue reading It’s Oh So Quiet
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. It … Continue reading Robbie the schoolboy
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. Today I accidentally found myself taking a … Continue reading A trip down memory lane
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 … Continue reading The seven deadly sins challenge
An interview with parent and author Tom Kreffer. We discuss his new release, Toddler Inc, as well as his family and love of writing.
Robbie's fourth birthday was a joyful week filled with celebrations, from a special visitor collecting his nappies to a playful party at a soft play centre, culminating in successful potty training.
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.
We’ve been getting creative again and this week we have been making beautiful butterfly handprint crafts. This craft is such fun and you can even create lovely keepsakes or ideal gifts with the handprints. With our Son, Robbie, due to start primary school in September we have been busy practicing kids crafts and art techniques … Continue reading Butterfly Handprint craft
Easy dreamcatcher craft for kids — step-by-step tutorial with simple supplies and photos, perfect for preschool and school-age 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. With Robbie preparing to start school … Continue reading Simple dreamcatcher craft for kids
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. Of course we all get older and change is inevitable, my hairline is proof of that. … Continue reading A fond farewell
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.
We all have stereotypes in our mind of a ‘school mum,’ but what is a school Dad?
Geosafari jr my first microscope review. This microscope is so simple to use and is a perfect early learning tool for preschoolers and toddlers.
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. I disagree with this rule. For those unaware, yesterday was my birthday and whatever … Continue reading Another year wiser
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.
I’m a little scared of change. Some of this fear is completely illogical whilst dreading some changes makes perfect sense. I’ve been writing this dad blog for two and a half years and it’s fair to say I have not really moved with the times. The layout of the site has always remained the same … Continue reading This is not a test