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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 Tools Camera gear As the official household photographer (although my wife takes beautiful photos too), cameras are something I’m always passionate about. As well as Father’s Day, my birthday ...

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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 ...

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Navigating a Toddler’s Fears

May 1, 2019

My daughter is at the age where monsters under the bed are becoming very real. Her capacity for imagination is developing and it’s all very new and worrying to her. Somewhere around two to three years old, children learn to be anxious and afraid of things, even if it’s entirely ...

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One-hour maximum screen time per day for under-5s, says WHO

April 24, 2019

Ah screen time, that sweet relief where the kids can just sit for a few minutes and be amused while we, the parents can achieve something. Whether it’s a quick shower, get dressed, or even do a little tidying, putting on the TV or handing over the iPad is a sure way to occupy the little ...

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2019 Canadian Dad Bloggers Awards

April 17, 2019

Us Dad bloggers don’t often get the same footing as the Mums out there, especially when it comes to the topic of parenting. Nowadays, the share of raising our little ones is 50-50 and we’re loving every minute. Generally speaking, although it’d be cool if there were a few less ...

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Do Horses Have Bones? 11 Bizarre Bedtime Questions from My Daughter

March 28, 2019

My daughter’s bedtime is always a great time to settle down, process the day, and answer any lingering questions she’s thought about while playing in the park or chatting with her pre-school friends. They don’t always make a lot of sense, but I guess she has to figure ...

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The Wonderfully Specific Spotify Playlist Artist

March 22, 2019

Finding the right music for a mood can be a daunting task, where I often settle for something familiar. Sometimes I just want to hear something new, but never know where to start. Since the days of mix tapes and then compilation CDs that I used to make by recording songs from the radio or ...

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Sneak Peek: 2019 Vancouver Auto Show

March 19, 2019

Right now, all the cars are being polished, buffed, and lovingly attended in preparation for doors-open at 4 pm today, 19th March at the 99th Vancouver Auto Show. All the latest models from international and domestic car manufacturers are here. I don’t want to spoil it for you so ...