Getting Your Kids to Pose for Pictures
The big question to come from the royal baby pictures released by Kensington Palace is ‘how did they get a toddler to pose?’ Click to read.
Year: 2015
Podcast Ep 4 – Dad Bods, Very Junior Mastermind, Gifts for Newborns
Find out more about Dad Bods, hear my 18 month-old daughter take on the famous Mastermind ordeal, find out the best gifts for newborns and their parents and hear more anti-dad propaganda exposed. Click to read.
June 2015's Dad Gig: Damien Rice
Irish troubadour Damien Rice is on a short tour, providing this month’s best excuse to book a babysitter. Click to read.
Government Pledge to Double Free Childcare Could Cause System "Meltdown"
The Pre School Learning Alliance has warned that the UK government’s pre-election pledge to double free childcare for three and four year-olds could cause “meltdown” in a system which they claim is at “breaking point”. Click to read.
Parents to Put Their Smartphones down for a Day
Could you live without your smartphone for the day? National Unplugging Day is encouraging us to ditch our gadgets for 24 hours. Click to read.
Study Says Men Failing to Live up to the Hands-on Dad Ideal
A study says men are struggling to be hands-on so revert to traditional roles, but that could be far too black and white. Click to read.
When a Group of Men Experienced the Pain of Childbirth
What’s worse – childbirth or a football in the groin? These men experienced having a baby, so they know. Click to read.
*BD Recommends: South Lakes Safari Zoo
This is the first in a series of stuff for kids and parents that I’ve enjoyed and want to tell you about. First up, the excellent South Lakes Zoo Safari in the Lake District. Click to read.
Unborn Baby's Reaction to Dad Blowing Raspberries
Watch this video of a dad-to-be blowing raspberries on his pregnant wife’s stomach and the reaction he gets from his unborn daughter. Click to read.
Four Gift Ideas for Newborns (and Their Parents)
Buying gifts for newborns is difficult, especially if you’re offering a gift for a couple’s first child – they are likely to have everything they need and much, much more. Here are some suggestions. Click to read.