Author The Geek Daddy

Light is an essential element in everyday life, like many of the plants and creatures on the planet sunlight determines our sleep cycles, our melatonin levels and is a clear indicator to our body as to when to...

You may or may not have noticed that 3-D printing is everywhere at the moment. From car parts to phone cases, fashion accessories and even essential medical equipment, it’s safe to say is has taken the...

With Father's Day just around the corner, I wanted to focus the 2017 Fathers Day gift guide on items for about £50 or under. The list mixes the latest technology with some classic 'dad' gear that middle...

Whether you’re currently renovating your home, or you’re just looking for a space to create for your kids or the whole family to have fun in, a games room can be a really great addition. With the summer...

Even just the thought of planning a vacation when you’re a parent can be exhausting. It’s hard to pick up on the excitement when you are mainly thinking about the cost of it all, plus a whole host of other...

I have a growing collection of Western Digital 'My Books' around my house. The small black monoliths are packed full of everything from half-finished games to a near day-by-day photo record of my daughters'...

The highly anticipated A-Box launched today with a cool Alien themed A Box. Those familiar with subscription box services such as Loot Crate or My Geek Box will be familiar with the concept. For those new...

There are two competing instincts when it comes to providing for our kids. The first instinct is the most basic one: the desire to provide. It’s something that is ingrained in us from the moment we...

Lots of parents try and coax their kids outside to enjoy the fresh air as often as possible. They do this as they believe it is a much healthier way for them to spend their free time compared to sitting in...

As a parent, you can probably attest to the fact that you worry about your children when you're not with them. This is normal. Even when you are positive that they are in safe hands, it’s easy to start...

When you leave school, you may think that you have seen the last of exam season stresses. However, this isn't always the case. The majority of people go through it all again when they have children of their...

There’s probably not a kid in the land who hasn’t been on a tablet, smartphone or computer of some sort which has apps on offer for you to be able to utilise to your heart’s content. Whether it’s using...

Bringing home a newborn baby is a major upheaval for any household, life for every family member changes as soon as the little one has arrived. You’ll have nearly 9 months (give or take) to prepare everybody...

Many parents expect and encourage their children to excel in academics. This emphasis may be so great that these children find no time for sporting activities. While the expectations of the parents and society...

Going on holiday with children can be a fantastic experience. It's often far more exciting and fun that many other kinds of vacations. While you might not get to spend as much time chilling out by the pool,...

Most of us rely heavily on our computers and expect them to run smoothly. When it does not that can be an inconvenience, and may even cause a fairly big disruption in your daily routine. Although the...

Trying to balance your working life and family life can be tricky. There are times when you’ll be presented with the difficult decision of attending an extremely important business meeting or watching your...

With every toy shop displaying a variety of gadgets mocking the adult world, from fake smartphones to smart computerized game, it’s not difficult to accept that kids nowadays have accepted technology as an...

As a parent, something that you want to be sure of is that your children have everything that they need. Actually being able to provide all that, however, is another matter altogether. In this article, we are...

If you’ve got teenagers who are coming up to their last days of school or university, you’ve probably begun looking at the ideal gifts to get them as a souvenir for all their hard work. Because indeed,...

Nowadays, health experts recommend that all children get around sixty minutes, or an hour of exercise daily so by dad taking time out of his day to do these activities with your kids you’ll all be happy,...

We would all like to wrap our children in cotton wool and protect them from the world, however, the urge to explore, taste and try everything is a magical gift that parents can't help but nurture. Over the...

No one wants to see their children grow up, do they? However, they do grow up, and that means something cool happens. You can turn your kid's playroom into an awesome teenage hangout. This is good for a couple...

When you’re running an SMB, figuring out what kind of technology platform will give you the most bang for your buck is essential to your business’s success. Given that communication technology can be some...

The thing about being a dad in the age of the internet means that there are many places you can go to for advice, but the fact is that by randomly typing into Google “why is my baby puking” doesn’t throw...