Techniques

Home learning has become much more commonplace, as the pandemic forces families to stay at home and teach at home. Whilst some schools have online learning all sorted with Microsoft Teams, digital classrooms,...

If you have kids then you will know how hard it can be for you to get them to do their homework. You will also know how hard it can be to get them to sit still and focus. Luckily, there are things that you can...

  Notoriously difficult to understand and communicate with, teenagers can be a real handful to dads who’re hoping to get through to them to help them through the angst and disruption of puberty....

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...

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...

There’s no denying that children these days are very much interested in gadgets and technology. It’s not uncommon to see kids as young as eight walking around with smartphones and tablets! At home, they...

Technology today just isn’t the same as it was when we dads were growing up. Computers are no longer massive hunks of metal that cost exorbitant amounts, connecting to the internet doesn’t make ear-grating...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

A birthday party is an exciting time for any child. They get to spend time with their friends and have fun, and this is the essence of being a child. As the parent, it’s going to be your responsibility to...

As your kids start to get a little older, it can actually be tougher to book a good holiday that will suit you all. Now they are at school and working their way toward their teens, your kids want to be a...

As a father, the idea of being able to share special hobbies with your son as he grows up, is essential. For young boys, having father and son time is vital, as it allows them to bond and develop a healthy...

Keeping your children entertained and interested on a daily basis can be tricky. In winter, this can be even more difficult due to the rain. Children crave stimulation, so they need things to occupy them and...

Trying to manage your children when they're bored can be a nightmare. Kids tend to get bored often, and you might have planned something only for external factors to ruin it. Keeping your children stimulated...

We all know that kids can be a handful from time to time. One of the hardest parts of the day tends to be mealtimes. When children don't want to eat something, it can be an absolute nightmare. When you are...

It is hard to make kids take an interest in science. Many think that everything science-related is boring and difficult to understand. It doesn't have to be. Science is all around us. If you want, you can...

Having looked into the different pieces if tech that could aid potty training our daughter we decided that the most useable product to meet our needs would be the Lumi Potti. Our daughter was now more or less...