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The Consistent Imbalance of Parenting

July 18, 2019

Children need to know that they don’t have the power over the decision-making and that they don’t need to worry about what’s for dinner, when to bathe, when to play. All they need to do is rely on his/her parent to take care of the hard stuff. Trouble comes if they’re given decision-making power over you, and they’ll test us. They’ll test us every single day. They can be encouraged to have a choice, but not the ability to make decisions over what the ...

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Camping with a Toddler: 5 Things I Wish I’d Packed

July 13, 2019

Our car was ridiculously full. In fact, it was so full we had to leave our Ford Focus at home and borrow my sister in-law’s SUV. We packed everything we could possibly need. Tents, sleeping bags, air mattresses, a hammock, plenty of food including the ingredients for salads (who eats a ...

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A Dad’s Guide to Tidying and Home Safety

June 24, 2019

One of the first things I discovered when I became a parent is that kids are curious about everything. Toys, cat food, my nose, and things that I thought I’d put safely away but hadn’t, like laundry detergent. I thought it might be useful if I shared a few very quick and simple tips that I’ve ...

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Working For Free Makes Me Happy

June 20, 2019

Since I was a boy, photography has always been a big part of my life. My father has loved it since he was young and still teaches students at a university in England where he’s worked for over 30 years. My favourite memories of school were always when I’d bring my old Nikon F-301 ...

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Meet This Summer’s Stadium Must-Eats

June 15, 2019

For any big sporting event, food and drink is part of the experience. Usually, the only criteria for stadium food are that it’s fast, over-priced, and can be eaten without too much attention away from what’s happening in front of the crowd. Last season I went to all but two of the ...

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Convincing Myself That I Deserve Happiness

June 14, 2019

For an awfully long time, in fact, it’s so long that I don’t remember anything different, I have always stopped myself doing things that would bring me happiness or a moment of what feels like selfishness. I have been putting a much higher priority on task-based achievements or ...

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A Dad’s Wishlist – Last Minute Father’s Day Gifts

June 13, 2019

Hooray for Father’s Day! Homemade cards, a bottle of whatever from the liquor store is cool, and oh how sweet a painting of a, umm oh is that a plant? Oh it’s me! Lovely. Let’s put it on the fridge. Here’s a list of things you can get shipped FAST from Amazon. Power ...

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If Parents Were Paid Per Job, How Much Would We Earn?

June 12, 2019

Parents have to be a nurse, a teacher, a cleaner, a taxi driver, a cook, an entertainer, and a caregiver. Whether you’re a stay-at-home parent or just giving every available moment to your little ones, have you ever wondered how much you’d be earning for all the jobs you’re ...

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Last Minute Mother’s Day Gifts on Amazon Prime

May 2, 2019

Hurry up! Mother’s Day is on Sunday, May 6th and you’d better not forget. Also, as a lovely bonus, if you’re married to a mother, it’s probably going to be your job to also arrange the gifts from the kids too. Awesome. Oh sure, breakfast in bed is lovely. Perhaps even a ...