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DIY kids

I was halfway through the task of putting up a curtain pole in the bedroom when I decided... read more

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Slow down, dad

We had persuaded the kids out to the beach for one last hurrah before the new term. Whilst... read more

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In praise of the clean lock cap

I am the first to admit I am a bit of a control freak when it comes to food shopping. I... read more

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Deconstructing A Bear Hunt

At six and eight, I know the days of my two kids wanting a story at bedtime together are... read more

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New year resolutions

I don't tend to make new year's resolutions these days, although this year I am having a... read more

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The value of chocolate

Advent calendars, eh? They start to appear in the supermarkets around mid-October.... read more

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Getting into the Christmas spirit early

The other night one of my facebook friends posted up a comment that there were already... read more

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Breastfeeding and post-natal depression

The tragedy of Felicia Boots has resonated with many mums this week. In case you are not... read more

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Proud dad

I'm home for the week again - trying out some night shifts actually which is a bit weird.... read more

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Time travel in a charity shop

Hey, I never told you about my time-travelling experience in a charity shop, did I?... read more