Tag: parenting
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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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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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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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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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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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How to make moon sand
A simple recipe to make your own Moon sand using 3 simple household ingredients.
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Alcohol Detox over, what are the results
The results of a one month alcohol detox including health and lifestyle benefits as well as long term advantages
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Covid, birthdays and detoxes
Well that’s another week over with and I’m actually pretty glad to see the end of this one. I’m not really that keen on being busy and things have been far too hectic for my liking. From Robbie waking up with a temperature last Sunday things went downhill pretty fast.
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Back to reality – It’s birthday time!
Monday is the big day. The tiny little monster that we created will be celebrating his 2nd birthday and we can’t wait to make it as special as we can for him.
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From yesterday, to tomorrow
It’s a pretty big week for me. Though it may seem that very little is actually happening, I have two major landmarks in my life this week.
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Parenting tips on controlling a toddler tantrum
A look at toddler tantrums, how they are caused and what we can do to control them.
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11 great indoor games to play with your toddler
A list of ideas to keep you and your child from going crazy during isolation!
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What makes me proud?
About a year ago I found myself in a desperate position. Things at work had taken a serious turn for the worse and I found myself in a position where I felt I had no choice but to find a new career.
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An Easter Miracle
I have never been a religious man. That is not to say I do not believe in some greater power, I just have no idea what it is. Today though, we have seen a miracle on Good Friday right inside our own home.
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15 things I wish I knew before becoming a Dad
Those that have read my earlier posts will realise that I began my career as Dad being a clueless intern. I’m now a little better and though I am not expecting any Father of the year awards quite yet, I’m certainly not the worst.
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How much screen time is bad for toddlers?
I’m sure I’m not the only one spending a little more time at home these days. Since being banned from the world outside I have seen so many articles, advice and accounts of homeschooling activities.
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Boris Johnson, a new Dad
Our Prime Minister is having another baby, but how has he got on with the others?
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Breastfeeding VS Fed is best- A Dad’s view
The internet is full of advice and views on breastfeeding, though very few of these will have been written by a man, so I know this is risky!
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The diary of Dad, part 5
New born babies are strange little things. For all the constant attention they crave and the panic and chaos they create, they do not actually do very much at all.
The diary of Dad 