Whether your child (and I use the term loosely) is applying for a first holiday job while at college, or their first proper career job, seeing them actually take an interest in paying their way in the world is one of those ‘rites of passage’ things that goes with becoming an adult...
Read MoreThe sense of having only a limited amount of time causes many parents to work themselves out of a life. The truth is sometimes while you're making money, your attitude of too little time can actually suffocate your spirit. The 'Cats In The Cradle' song by Harry Chapin is the perfect example...
Read MoreIf you’re like me, and you’re sick of getting looked at funny by all the young Dad’s at the park with a full head of hair, there are solutions. There are a number of ways to fight thinning hair and hair loss, some of which require little effort and money and that can be integrated into your life...
Read MoreBeing a daddy-to-be is one of the most beautiful times in any man’s life. Everyone’s experience with becoming a parent is unique and should be cherished every moment. When it comes to preparing for fatherhood, there really is no magic formula that fits all. What you can do though...
Read MoreThere is no doubt that being a step-father means you are slotting into a difficult role. The child in question is not your child - but after a time, they begin to feel like they are. You love them, care for them, consider their life choices and make decisions with them. They turn to you for advice and...
Read MoreI met my stepson the day after Christmas, barely over a year ago. For the most part, I’ve become a pretty tough man, emotionally distant and guarded. Despite this, I was still nervous to meet the boy who would become a part of my family. When I met him he was just two months shy of three years old. I’ve always loved and wanted kids...
Read MoreMy family has a history of stepfathers. My dad was a stepfather to my oldest sister, my grandfather was a stepfather to my mother, and my grandmother’s father was a stepfather. In two of the above cases, this was because of parental abandonment. Their biological fathers left them at an age too young to remember. Fortunately, this was not the case with my own stepson...
Read MoreTo all the fathers out there: Your words are very powerful, use them wisely! It was my daddy who taught me to value and accept myself, he told me that I was exceptionally beautiful and that I was the most valuable thing in life. And you know what? I believed every word that he said. My friend Tommy was not as fortunate...
Read MoreOne of the hardest things as a gift-giving father isn’t pleasing the kids. Of course, they will be happy with most of the things you give them; as long as they’re fun. That still leaves mum, though. She’ll be harder to please than the little ones, that’s for sure. So, you have to make sure that the gifts you give...
Read MoreWhat Is A Midlife Crisis? While midlife crises have been parodied in popular culture, for people experiencing them, the feelings are very real. Sometimes, in an attempt to stave off the feelings of grief or anxiety that can be experienced as we enter midlife, people...
Read MoreIt’s always worth helping your children pursue their dreams. After all, what is life without dreams and besides that it can help push them towards interesting and exciting careers? You never know how far they’ll get. Remember, Taylor Swift began her career performing for her family. So, how should you...
Read MoreWhether you’ve been forced to babysit the children or because you decided to have a bit of bonding time with the kids, there are plenty of fun activities to take part in with the little ones. It could be going outside and playing some sports, seeing a movie together, or just binging on fast food and video games...
Read MoreTaking care of your horse during the winter can feel like hard work. There’s the stable to be mucked out, not to mention the dark mornings. There are no late balmy summer evening rides to compensate either. We’ve put together some great tips to help you through the dark winter mornings, and keep you and your horse...
Read MoreYour wedding day has to be perfect – it’s the best day of your life! And while the bride and grooms’ families and close friends will be there to witness the start of their life together, what about the people you don’t particularly want to invite? Can you not invite some people?
Read MoreIt’s fair to say that the internet is supposed to make life easier. That’s what everyone claims, anyway. We work online now, we date online now, we buy, we do everything and it’s meant to be a piece of cake. That’s not true for dads though...
Read MoreUh yes, dadhood. The next step up from adulthood, dadhood is an entirely new experience. Any aging you’d previously experienced will be accelerated through stress, stress and more stress. Kids are great, and I don’t want you to misquote me on that. However, they do have a tendency to make our hair grey and...
Read MoreI'm going to open with this one with a “plain-as-day” statement: I used to avoid conflict. The only reason I’ve stayed (semi) sane over the years is by being able to identify toxic individuals and making sure I stay several zip codes away. Negativity clouds the soul, I believed...
Read MoreEvery sports fan has dreams of seeing their favourite team play on their home turf. But, seeing big teams play is usually a very expensive ordeal. You have to travel far, get pricey tickets, and drag the whole family out with you. But, it’s worth all of the hassle. And, it doesn’t have to cost the world. You just have to...
Read MoreIn today’s family households, most men and women work outside the home, so they want to spend as little time as possible carrying out household chores, so that they can enjoy quality family time with the children...
Read MoreThings might be plain sailing at the moment. However, it’s never a good idea to assume that will always be the case. Especially if you have a family that relies on you. There might be sudden huge costs in home repairs, or you might get injured and find yourself contending with medical bills...
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