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32 Life Lessons From a Dad

May 23, 2021

As I sat in the bath, thinking about how fleeting life is, trying to concentrate on the book I haven’t really been enjoying, my mind wandered and landed on a few things that make perfect sense. In fact, they’re so simple that it’s a bit crazy to not do them, starting right now! Spend more time doing the things that make you happy. Spend less time doing the things that don’t. Take more photos and share them with people who care. Don’t spend your life scrolling, ...

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What Dads Really Want This Father’s Day

May 14, 2021

A kayak and a Jeep. Disclaimer – these are some wide generalizations and a little satirical. I’m incredibly lucky to have a supportive partner who just handed me some avocado toast for the breakfast I forgot to make. But also: A shelf in the bathroom with products that aren’t ...

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Sometimes Dads just need to talk

May 10, 2021

Brace yourself, Father’s Day gift lists are coming (I’ve been working on one for months), but I want to briefly touch on mental health, specifically in fathers. In many cases, Fatherhood is incredibly isolating. The pressure to be a ‘good Dad’ and supportive husband ...

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Task Transition Time: what it is and why men need it

March 27, 2021

I have no idea why this is, but men often need some transition time between tasks before being asked about something new. We’re simple creatures, there’s no arguing that but when we put our full attention to something or have been busy with work, grocery shopping, driving, or making ...

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Spring Break and The Need For Structure

March 14, 2021

It’s nice for the kids to have a bit of time off and away from the regiment of school and timed snack breaks, but where possible we’re trying not to let the structure go completely. Sure, as parents we’re all completely exhausted and giving them screen-time or letting them ...

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The Easiest DIY Garden Planter Project

February 25, 2019

Late on Sunday evening I wanted to build a little project with my daughter, and since Spring is just around the corner I wanted to do something in the garden. We already have a 3×3 meter space for growing a few flowers like the ones sold at Flower Chix and attempts at vegetables, although the ...

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Why I’m Celebrating International Womens’ Day

March 8, 2017

As a son to an inspiring mother, and husband of a supportive and highly motivated wife, of course I’m celebrating International Womens’ Day. But moreso because of my beautiful daughter. It is vital that she grows up in a society that pays equally, no matter your gender. She has to know ...