Tag: Father’s day
‘Dad, Don’t Be Angry – I Have A Terrible Confession…’
Dear Dad, When there’s a 'borrowed' screwdriver in my nine-year-old son Alex’s hand, and the plastic back of yet another battery-operated toy lies discarded on...
Let’s Hear It For Divorced Dads – We Deserve Credit On...
My name is Eugene, and I’m a divorced dad with a daughter. We all tend to mark the years with milestones that remind us of...
5 Fabulous Father’s Day Gifts Every Dad Will Appreciate
It’s Father’s Day this weekend – time to let dads know how much they’re appreciated for all they do. Whether you’re buying a...
Father’s Day – What To Buy The Novice DIY Enthusiast
A basic “how to” DIY book Even if Dad is convinced he’s got a few tricks up his sleeve, this is a good place to...
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My Son Has Hydrocephalus – It’s Not Easy, But Our Life Is Richer For...
When my son, Braden, graduated last year it was one of the most emotional days of my life. One that, at various...
Why I Knew At Age 16 That I Wanted To Be Sterilised
On the day of my operation I was up at 5am - partly because I had to be there early, but also due to sheer...
How To Help Your Child Survive Sports Day
The school sports day may bring back memories of your Usain Bolt-style sprint exploits, or it may reawaken long-forgotten memories of falling flat on...
Top Celebrity Parenting Tips From… Sarah Michelle Gellar
She faced down the forces of darkness as the star of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and hunted for clues with the Scooby Doo gang....
Child Discipline – Why We Need More Time-Ins, Not Time-Outs
You’re arguing with your spouse through text message. You are mutually tense because you have deadlines to meet at both of your jobs. The...
How Parents Fail To Follow Their Own Advice (Part 2)
“Aw, nine years ago!” I exclaimed, looking up from my phone. “Facebook Memories just showed me your first day at ‘big’ school. You were...