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...
Author: Dynamic Dad
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,...
Roll a unicorn
As a divorced dad, I try to make the limited time I have with my daughter fun and creative. We can’t always be venturing outdoors, and while it is important to sometimes...
Why dads should play with their children
Children learn through play, right from the very beginning and through each stage of development, so quality play is vital – and lots of it. Why is play so important for...
How to raise smarter kids
We all want to see our kids do better than ourselves – but sometimes it can be hard to help them. If you really want to raise smarter kids, here are some...
Why screen time is bad parenting
The ‘Insta’ Generation Kids are lonely, impatient and entitled. It could be your fault. This is why. As technology advances, the way we use it changes. Computers started to become mainstream while...
How to: Make Pipe Cleaner Crystal Names
Grow your own crystal names – Art, Craft and Science all rolled into one! You may have seen a few examples of crystal snowflakes, borax crystals and similar. Here are two tried...
Beach Art – Pressed Seaweed Prints
Spending some time at the beach this year? Take some time out to explore what the seaside has to offer on top of splashing and sunbathing. Hide some education in there too...
Rock Hunting
There’s a bit of a craze of hiding decorated rocks and stones for others to find and collect or re-hide, so…. Go Hunt Rocks! As a doting dad, why would I not...
How to make a Minion Melon
There’s nothing quite like having a bit of fun in the kitchen, and getting your 5 a day out of it at the same time. Bean loves melon, and who doesn’t love...
