Marriage rates are at an all-time low – where does that leave us?
I decided to come off the fence and talk to the camera about why the annual honouring of sickly schmaltz and mass murder of red roses is not my favourite celebration…
Finally, a dad in a TV commercial who is based on reality! The new BBC Christmas advert The Supporting Act is my new guilty pleasure. I keep finding a reason I “need” to watch it. It’s the story of a girl and her dad, and her desire to perform in the school Christmas...
19 November sees International Men’s Day roll around again. And, no doubt, we will be treated to the same well-worn line of, “Oh, isn’t every day International Men’s Day?” Oh, how we’ll chortle, while gently acknowledging International Women’s Day (8...
Ah yes, the old 'birds and the bees' talk- it's often thought of as the ultimate uncomfortable moment in parenting, but it needn't be. Treating sex education and ongoing discussions about sex as open and normal can help pave the way for children coming to their...
One of the most vital jobs we have as parents is to teach our children how to interact socially with politeness and respect. We can never start too early with showing our kids how to be kind and courteous- here's how to teach manners to kids of all ages: Lead by...
It is heart wrenching knowing that your child is being bullied, and for kids it can be a soul-crushing experience. Parents can feel powerless as they cannot protect their child from what is happening at school. Thankfully, there are steps that parents can take to...
