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...
One thing you only find out when you become a parent is how tough it is. Disturbed sleep, tantrums, finances, lack of time to yourself and the burden of responsibility all take a toll on us. With this in mind, today is Parent Mental Health Day, an awareness campaign...
If you've ever had the dreaded phone call from the school informing you that your child has been bullying other kids, you'll know that sinking feeling. Along with questioning your parenting skills, you might also be feeling guilt or shame. So how does a child become a...
Why do I need to worry about my heart? if you think that only the elderly or morbidly obese need to take care of their heart, think again. Heart disease is the UK's single biggest killer;1 in 6 men die of it. You can't change your family history or age, but with the...
