Anyone who has young kids will know the days of spontaneously popping to the pub are well and truly over. Life is now a merry-go-round of cancelled dinner dates (you invited people over, but ran out of steam, or the also-parents you invited ran out of steam), take-away pizzas and...
Read MoreAs a loving dad, you want to be the perfect role model. To show your kids that the world is a place rich in opportunity and adventure. To go forth and try new things, experience new thrills, and learn new skills. If you’re a dad who embraces new challenges, then what an example you are setting...
Read MoreIn a world where your fridge can order your shopping, it may seem a little difficult for children of the 21st century to still feel excited about simple things in life. But don’t let high-end technology estrange your kids from you. It’s time to remind them, and yourself, that there are still plenty of exciting things...
Read MoreAs someone who has been a collector of watches for over 45 years I was super-stoked to receive this handcrafted Two Tone Wood Wrist watch from Etsy shop Urban Designer NYC.
Read MoreThe morning after I sat in amazement as our country map turned one red state after another, my wife and I called our nine year old son from his sleep to talk to him. We were not Trump supporters, not by a long shot. And while we were aware that he knew this, we wanted...
Read MoreGoing on holiday is one of the best ways to relax, whether you’re lying on a beach or hanging out around the pool. However, there is one thing that people may not realise so much, and that is that dads can be self-conscious too...
Read MoreIt’s no secret that the festive season is rapidly approaching, which for many, can be the most expensive time of the year. If you find yourself struggling with your financial situation, there are a number of ways you can make a little extra money to get you through the month...
Read MoreThroughout life, we all pick up a vast swath of hobbies and interests. These activities are usually expensive to run and take a lot of time to maintain. So, when kids enter the picture, your hobbies and interests will start to dribble away. But, if you play your cards right, you could keep a firm grasp...
Read MoreLet’s face it, not all of us dads are the alpha males we’d like to be. But does that mean we can’t get ahead at work? Not at all. We just have to figure out how to game the system to make it work for us. But what exactly does that mean in practice? After all, we’re out all day, working...
Read MoreThe 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...
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