The festive season might be an incredibly exciting time of year, but it’s also the time when there are the most germs going around. Come winter, all sorts of illnesses come out to play. While it’s kids who are often most prone to coughs, colds, and stomach bugs, they often pass them on to us...
Read MoreWith the holiday season upon us, now is the time to start figuring out what gifts to get for your friends and family. While some people may be hard to shop for, no one is as difficult as dad. Most fathers are not exactly forthcoming with a detailed shopping list, which...
Read MoreWhen you get some quality time with the kids on the weekend, there are always a few worries that you're going to struggle to keep them entertained. And if you rarely get quality time on your own with them, you want those few sacred hours to be memorable and special...
Read MoreWe’ve all been there. That moment when you look in the mirror and gasp audibly at yourself. Or you catch sight of yourself with the biggest paunch you’ve had for a long while. It’s not good, but it’s sobering. You need to get back in shape, and not just for yourself...
Read MoreWe’re coming up to the new year, and that means it’s time to start thinking about resolutions! Like other men, you may have a range of possibilities floating around your head. Perhaps you’d like to quit smoking, learn a new skill, or really go for that promotion at work. One resolution that...
Read MoreBeards have become very hot in recent years, and if you’ve seen a particularly majestic one you may have been working on your own for some time. Although not shaving sounds pretty simple on paper, growing a great beard isn’t quite so straightforward. If your beard’s...
Read MoreIf you’re a father and your kids are fairly young, I don’t have to tell you how important your position is. Between you and your partner (if you have one) it’s your job to keep a roof over your kids’ heads, put food on the table, teach them personal responsibility and generally set them on the right track...
Read MoreIt's not a good thing for your child to be afraid of water. As parents, we want to rest easy in the knowledge that our kids will be just fine in any situation. It’s possible that they might find themselves in water on a semi-regular basis, and we need to ensure they’re OK with it...
Read MoreHow long have I been here? Am I truly afflicted, stumbling across the crooked landscape? Or am I a soul divided like too much ice tea mix clinging to the bottom of the cup of life? I sometimes hear my wife’s voice. Sure she’s sitting only two feet from me, but I'm so congested that the other end of this couch might as well be Mars. I get sick two times a year. I can recall...
Read MoreLike many dads, you probably want your kids to experience all the fun and excitement that comes with playing sports. Again, like many dads, you may have found that your kid isn’t taking to sports quite as enthusiastically as you would have liked. In the majority of cases, this is simply down to your kid not finding the sport that’s right for them...
Read MoreThe ‘Dad bod’ has become a pop culture expression for a body type that is somewhere in between lean and obese. Big names like Leonardo DiCaprio and Simon Cowell have brought the fad to public attention. Dad bods are named as such as they are said to be the result of a man becoming a father and...
Read MoreDads, do you remember how good life was back in the day? Free from all these smartphones, modern shouty music and iwhatevers. Let's be honest. You never had it so good. Well maybe we should think about bringing it all back. Is that a good idea? Let’s see...
Read MoreAs a dad, it’s easy to get excited when you find out that your kid is starting to get more and more into a sport. Who doesn’t want their kid to be active, driven, and maybe even a bit competitive? However, being a good dad to a sporting kid isn’t as easy as you would imagine it. Too many get their priorities wrong...
Read MoreFinding yourself single after being in a relationship for a few years can be a very difficult situation for many men. Especially if there are children involved in the split. Life as a single dad is completely different from being in a relationship with children. However...
Read MoreIn an ideal world, all sports fans would love to attend every live event that they desire. However, it’s not always possible to make it to the stadium or arena. After all, watching live sport consumes both time and money. Thankfully, the wonders of television mean that you can...
Read MoreI was chatting with my wife about the long night we'd had getting up with the baby, when I said, "At least I get up with her. A lot of men don't. You should be grateful." I was tired. And I said it like she was really lucky to have me. Like I was going above and beyond as a father...
Read MoreThis article offers seven tips for maintaining good physical and sexual health into and beyond middle age. In order, advice is offered on smoking, the prostate, exercise, muscle mass, stress and depression, diet, and sex.
Read MoreI like to think I’m an OK parent. I mean, I try hard enough - and have the bags under my eyes to prove it. On the whole, both my wife and I are happy with the boys’ progression. We’re positive we are going to give them the tools to handle life...
Read MoreIt is shortly after 8:00pm, and my five-month-old, Nicholas, is inconsolable. He's been changed, fed and burped. He's been read to in a soothing, upbeat tone in comedic contrast to his panicky, bloody-murder shrieks. He is up on my shoulder, snug in his sleep sack, wailing away as I gently pat his back...
Read MoreTo say that movies have become a part of my family’s DNA would be an extreme understatement. On top of our Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu subscriptions, we own more DVDs than we can comfortably store. We replay classics...
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