April 2016's Dad Gig: Frightened Rabbit
the excellent Frightened Rabbit are the band worth booking a babysitter for in April 2016. Click to find out why. Click to read.
Year: 2016
Podcast Ep 20 – Odd Names, Potty Talk, Toddler Satire
Find out all about free computers for kids, odd names actually given to kids, public potty chat and how my daughter has mastered satire at two-years-old in the latest Bewildered Dad podcast. Click to read.
BBC Rolls out micro:bit to All Year 7s
The BBC is providing every Year 7 or equivalent child in the UK with its new micro:bit codeable computer, hoping to create the “coders, programmers and digital pioneers of the future” according to Director General Tony Hall. Click to read.
Parents Take Name Inspiration from Comics, Phones and Shampoo
The National Record of Scotland revealed children called Loki, Thor, Siri and Timotei were born in 2015 north of the border. Click to read.
Podcast Ep 19 – Budget Rants, the Toddler Alternative and How to Win Parenthood
In the week of the latest Budget, there’s a rant and an alternative toddler take on Osborne’s list. Plus how I won at parenting – no disputes. Click to read.
The Toddler Budget 2016
You’ve heard George Osborne’s Budget, now here’s one for parents of toddlers. Who doesn’t want a sleep pension? Or a licence fee rebate for excess CBeebies? Click to read.
What does the March 2016 Budget Mean for Families?
George Osborne announce his plans for the year ahead in the 2016 Budget today, but how does it affect families? Click to read.
Why It Took so Long to Watch Frozen
We managed to avoid watching Frozen for nearly two-and-a-half years, but Elsa’s teething troubles meant we finally relented. Here’s why we avoided it and what we thought of it. Click to read.
Dad Throws £4.2 Million Party for Daughter
A dad has spent £4.2 million on his daughter’s 15th birthday party, laying on entertainment from Nick Jonas and Pitbull. Click to read.
Dads' Campaign Changes Restaurant Chain Policy
A major UK restaurant chain has agreed to review its policies on baby change facilities across the country following The Dad Network’s #dadsforchange campaign. Click to read.