Why discipline is not punishment
This image, I hope, is how most of us agree how not to do things. This is not ‘discipline’, this is punishment, if not abuse. I hear and over hear so many...
Author: Dynamic Dad
How to make a fairy house, witches hut or goblins den
A couple of weeks ago I took myself out for a walk and some fresh air, I’d been trying to come up with some simple craft activities to do with my daughter...
Dads need “me time” too
I try to avoid gender & role stereotyping as we work our way into the 21st century because more and more parents are swapping their traditional roles, so please take everything here...
Your ex is not a narcissist …and you are not a victim.
Dear single parents, Your separation is or was hell. You can’t reach an agreement with your ex on childcare, money or future arrangements. They refuse to give you what you deserve, and...
Tax Free Childcare Vouchers – Are You IN?
If your employer offers childcare vouchers, you have until October 4th to join the scheme and could save up to £933 per year on your tax and National Insurance contributions! Not only...
Awesome Ideas for Summer Crafts
Not every day of the summer is going to be spent outdoors – so I’ve put together a round-up of some of the best educational and fun summer craft ideas and activities...
My spectacular camping fail – what went wrong
I try to take my daughter on regular trips and mini-holidays away in order to keep a degree of excitement bubbling when we spend time together. As I’ve been separated nearly...
5 things you can do when money is tight
It’s not a pleasant feeling when money is tight, thankfully it’s not that hard to stretch your budget. While many of us would like to earn more, it’s not as straightforward as...
Why failure is the only option
Modern parenting techniques seem to have transitioned into a “must use bubble wrap and cotton wool to protect my little darling’s self esteem”. This is dangerous and utterly misguided. From my perspective...
Great games to take on holiday
Holidays are something we all look forward to – and we all have our own idea of a ‘perfect’ holiday. Some of us like to lie by the pool or the beach,...
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