Three and a bit weeks in, it’s becoming clear that I could write a book on the stuff I’ve forgotten about life with a newborn.
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Dear Father Hood: what’s the hardest thing about being a new dad?
Great news, I’m a dad again. My daughter was born a couple of weeks ago, which means two things. First, life around here is as
Lockdown ideas for parents: sooper books
Luther Vandross and Janet Jackson hit the nail on the head when they sang, “The best things in life are free. Now that COVID’s ruined
Lockdown ideas for parents: Duplo shadows
Parents! Hands up if you need a lie down. After nine weeks of “staying home”, I think we all do, which is why the latest
Lockdown ideas for parents: water gun target practice
Good news part one: it’s going to be sunny this week. Good news part two: you’re about to read the second entry in my series
Lockdown ideas for parents: zip line for toys
It’s got to the stage where even the games that were really fun at the start of lockdown have become a bit beige. You’re bored.
Parent life
New parenting GIF ft. The Undertaker
I appreciate no-one cares about anything other than COVID-19 right now, but I’ve made a new parenting GIF that I want you to giggle at.
How is COVID-19 affecting young children? An interview with my four-year-old
How is COVID-19 affecting young children? Partly because I think this is a really important and interesting question, and partly because I thought it would
New game: Parenting lockdown bingo
Parenting during lockdown is a repetitive and relentless challenge that always leads you to the same question. At the end of the day, do you
9 more funny memes for parents
Hands up if you’ve had a tough parenting hour/day/week/month/year and could do with a laugh. Me too. Which is why I’ve decided to create a
Fun car game for preschoolers: create a story
A car game for preschoolers? Why does anyone need a car game for preschoolers? You just give them headphones, plug them into an iPad and…
New parenting meme: my son’s hat
I’m not one of those parents who is slow to recognise and praise the role played by my son’s grandparents. But one thing that really
