On mile 23 of the London Marathon I was overtaken by a giant chicken. Let's just say, it was a low point… Looking back on my London Marathon ‘success’ I can only assume it was someone dressed up in a costume or perhaps some kind of hallucination. The lactic acid build...
So, last weekend I electrocuted myself... No, I haven’t adopted a weird new hobby, or fallen in with the wrong crowd. I was just doing a bit of DIY. Or trying to. You may remember that Faith and I bought our first house about 18 months ago. I’m in my mid-30s,...
As we stood admiring a burning effigy of Guy Fawkes I thought it would be funny to ask my six-year-old son what Bonfire Night was all about… I assumed I’d get some random answers to what is a bizarre celebration. Unfortunately, the primary education system has...
As adults we are well aware that being in an unhealthy relationship can negatively affect our wellbeing. So naturally, we want our children to enjoy healthy relationships, where they feel secure and supported. But this can feel tricky to navigate, if our own childhood...
Divorce is undeniably tough. Whether you saw it coming or it hit you out of the blue, it can leave you feeling like you’re suddenly without solid ground. As fathers, we’re often expected to keep it together, but when family life changes this drastically, it’s hard for...
If your child seems exasperated when their drawing hasn't gone 'right', or gets frustrated because their school performance isn't perfect, they may be a perfectionist. Perfectionism in children is common, and can be seen as a positive trait, as it spurs the child to...
