Spending Quality Time With Your Kids
Every parent would love to just spend all day and night with their children, pampering them, playing with them and teaching them all there is to know about the ups and downs of life. Sadly, everyone has to do their part for society and make money for their children to live a comfortable life, but […]
Daddy Cool: Three Ways To Impress Your Kids
All dads should want to make their kids feel like they’re the coolest person in the world. If you don’t manage that; you aren’t doing your job properly. So, you need to think of some ideas that are going to win your children around and improve your standing. There are a million and one ways […]
Could Your Kid Be A Jukebox Hero?
When your child reaches a certain age, between ten and thirteen, you might notice some of their classmates start taking up musical instruments. Have they decided to do this themselves? In most cases no. Instead, their parents have encouraged them to pursue something like this, and there are numerous reasons why you should do the […]
How to Juggle Getting an MBA with Being a Parent
If you’re a mum or dad who’s studying for your MBA, you probably have your work cut out for you right now. Juggling work, a degree, and looking after little ones is a lot of hard work, and in order to make it work out, there’s a lot of planning and preparation that needs to be […]
How to Balance Parenting with Study
Are you a parent who also wants to learn a new skill or return to education? Many people in this position worry about starting a new course because they are afraid they won’t have the time and energy required to look after their family properly. However, although this is a dilemma many parents face, they […]
5 Water Activities Your Kids Will Love
With summer now behind us in the UK, thoughts go to exploring warmer climbs. As my brother live is Australia, we are lucky to be able to enjoy both sides of the planet. Having already enjoyed one summer, we’ve collated a bunch of ideas to help the whole family have a great time when it […]
Still A Big Kid: One Dad’s Worries About Monopolising His Children’s Toys
Now let me first get an important disclaimer out of the way. I love my kids more than words can say. They, along with my wife, are my world. I would do anything for them, and would never let them come to any harm. With that said, I am a geek, which largely means I’m […]
Every Dad’s Challenge: Growing Old Disgracefully, While Being A Positive Role Model
According to a recent report, the average man doesn’t fully mature until they are 43 years old. My wife was furious when she heard this news. And I have to admit, so was I. Admittedly, there is a difference in focus. She was concerned that I still have a few years of youthful exuberance […]
Teaching Your Kids To Love The Water Is Crucial: Here’s How
As parents, we have a responsibility to teach our children a whole host of different key skills. However, one that is often overlooked is the ability to feel comfortable in the water. In truth, though, there could be nothing worse than being in a position where you fear the worst every time they go to […]
Dads Day Out? What You Can Do And Why It’s Important
Being a father is one of the best things any man can do, in my opinion. But I do think that the welfare of fathers can be a little forgotten. There can be a lot of press discussing how mothers can feel isolated. The importance of time for themselves and remembering who they were before […]
Challenges You’ll Face As A Single Dad
Single parents and single dads are not a rare occurrence anymore. With divorce ratings soaring, many parents are going to find themselves dealing with the issues of parenthood alone. However, being a single dad doesn’t mean that you can’t still be there for your kids. You can; you’re just going to face a few challenges […]
How to Get Your Kids Enjoying the Great Outdoors
Do we want our kids growing up to be couch potatoes? I imagine not. Do we want them to hang out indoors and play video games all day? I’m sure we don’t. (Besides, if they’re playing video games all day then we’ll hardly ever get a turn to do the same ourselves!) It’s important to […]
Father’s Day Gift Guide
I’ll never forget the summer of 2013… As an new father with two baby girls it was father’s day, MY day and my gift was a small box, just bigger than a pack of matches. My imagination thought it might be a USB stick, watch, memory card, or possibly cuff links. However, upon opening I […]
Awesome Activities That Will Get Your Kids To Sleep Like A Dream
Are your little bundles of joy so full of energy that bedtimes are more of a nightmare and then dream? Then why not try some super energy consuming activities to wear them out. Roller skating You can go rollerskating in a purpose built park, or you can try it out on your street beforehand. If […]
Easy Ways to Prevent Sleep Problems in Kids
Getting rest is extremely important, whether you’re a child or an adult. That’s why parents need to make sure that their kids are given the opportunity to rest through the night in comfort and security. If your kids are unable to get adequate amounts of sleep, their health and focus could suffer, so check out […]
13 Ways Of Getting Your Kids To Try New Things
If you are anything like our family, it can be a real struggle getting your children to try new things. It’s fine until they reach a certain age. Most toddlers, for example, will try anything as long as it involves making a mess. There’s a certain point in their lives that they retreat into their […]
Have More Mobile Fun With The Kids
As a busy Dad, you just can’t wait to get time to jump on the bike and hit the trail. Maybe you like to run, surf, swim, or kayak? Whatever you enjoy doing, it’s probably something to do with getting outside and feeling the wind on your face. It makes you feel more alive! It […]
Top Tips For Keeping Your Children Cosy All Winter
Winter brings a drop in temperatures and more extreme conditions for us to deal with. Being a parent means it’s your responsibility to protect your children and keep them warm and cosy all winter long. Protecting them from the elements and keeping them safe and well at home will stop them catching a chill and […]
Lazing Around: How To Make Sure Your Kids Are Active
The youngest generation has a real problem. Fewer and fewer children are active these days. It is a sorry state of affairs. As a father, you have a mission to make sure that your little ones are as healthy as they can be. That means that you need to encourage them to get active on […]
How To Help Your Children With Their Driving Test
So, your children are starting to grow up and turn into young adults? It’s often one of the scariest moments in a parent’s life when their bundle of joy gets behind the wheel. We all know how dangerous the roads are today, and we’re more than aware of the risks involved. However, your children will […]
Everything A Dad Needs for a Family Day Out
Family days out are a staple among many of our lives. They can be frantic, fun or chaotic, but they are always necessary. So, here are my suggestions for things you’ll need to remember to help you have an excellent family day out. Snacks Picture the scene: you’re stuck in traffic, it’s boiling hot, and […]
Wicked Uncle | An Online Toy Shop For Clueless Shoppers
I’m really bad with birthdays. So bad in fact, that my family regularly expect their gifts the day after their actual birthday. In recent years it been getting better, as Mummy Geek has taken some of the responsibility. However, the process is usually the same. Go to Amazon, guess at a gift, add gift wrap […]
How To Get Your Kids Involved In Sport
Getting your kids more involved in sport is a great way to keep them physically active. It will give them new skills, develop their confidence, and also increase their social circle. However, it’s important to go about things the right way. In this guide, I’m going to go through a few ways that you can […]
Amazing Father & Son Bonding Ideas
It’s important to take the time to bond with your son. There are more opportunities than ever to be able to do that. Here are a few of the best father-son bonding ideas you could use. Video Games If you want to enjoy some father-son bonding time at home video games are a great way […]
Kids Leisure Activities: Check Out My Recommendations
Let’s set the scene. It’s now the summer holidays, and you’ve got the kids at home for a few weeks. The last thing you want them to do is laze around the house all day long! Sure, you could get them to be productive by running some errands for you. But, that doesn’t make for […]