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LATEST ARTICLES ( 23 )

• Postnatal Depression in Men

  

  I never thought I would be writing a blog post about postnatal depression in men. I didn’t think it would happen to me but it did. I figured that it was the sor... Read more

  Posted on 29 June 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Making The Most Of The Weekend

  

  I don’t know about you but I like to get out and ‘do something’ at the weekends. I hate sitting around and doing nothing. Weekends go so quickly and before you... Read more

  Posted on 10 June 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Healthspan MutliVitality Boost Review

  

  I was recently asked to review the MultiVitality Boost range of drinks from Healthspan.These drinks contain a blend of multivitamins and are designed to give yo... Read more

  Posted on 09 June 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Job Hunting Tips

  Having recently been made redundant I know how hard it is to find a job at the moment. For me it’s been about staying positive and focused. Read more

  Posted on 21 March 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Reflections of Mother’s Day

  Mother’s day is a mixture of emotions for me.My own mum died nearly sixteen years ago from cancer and I still miss her terribly, more so since my daughter was... Read more

  Posted on 21 March 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Fiat 500L ‘The Fatherhood’ Video Review

  The Fatherhood (Fiat 500L 12″ Remix) Video ReviewAfter the success of their ‘the motherhood’ video, Fiat have just realised a version for dads called ‘The... Read more

  Posted on 13 March 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Daddy’s Little Helper

  

  I’ve had a week off this week which was spent hanging with my girls, catching up with some old work mates and doing some decorating. Read more

  Posted on 24 February 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• The Single Coolest Thing I Have Ever Experienced

  Watching my daughter come into this world was the single coolest thing I have ever or will ever experience in my life.I still really can’t explain the feeling o... Read more

  Posted on 17 February 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Why Being a Dad Rocks

  I love being a dad, it absolutely rocks. If you’d have asked me what it was like being a dad about 8-9 months ago you’d have got a very different answer to the... Read more

  Posted on 16 February 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Trying to Find a Work-life Balance

  Recently I was made redundant, and while I had seen it coming it was still a bit of a shock.Determined not to let it affect me I threw myself into job hunting... Read more

  Posted on 16 February 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Fun on a Wet and Windy Day

  This weekend has been a wash out so far. Grey, wet and miserable with everyone stuck in doors. Not helped that I have another horrible cold/flu that got steadil... Read more

  Posted on 10 February 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Can I Have My Old Life Back Please?

  After the newness of having a new baby wears off, after everyone has visited and cooed over your little bundle of joy , the reality of being being a dad for me... Read more

  Posted on 02 February 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Hight Intensity Interval Training

  

  High intensity interval training or HIIT for short is a form of interval training that combines periods of very high intense anaerobic exercise followed by a... Read more

  Posted on 28 January 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Fat Burning Rules

  

  Want to burn more fat? Follow these simple runs to burn more fat quickly.Eat BreakfastAn obvious one, but good advice none the less. Eating breakfast fires up... Read more

  Posted on 26 January 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Dealing With Redundancy

  I recently found out that I am losing my job, although not a total surprise it’s still come as a bit of a shock.I’ve been with the company for over 8 years, so... Read more

  Posted on 23 January 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Sunday – Funday

  

  Today we went for another walk in the snow, I took my camera in the hope of getting some proper snow shots on our walk. Our neighbour spotted us and asked if... Read more

  Posted on 20 January 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Fun In The Snow

  

  The recent snow has been Jessica’s first real experience of it. She was too little to really go out in it last year so we were excited to see what she might mak... Read more

  Posted on 19 January 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• A Dads View of Miscarriage

  This was an article I originally wrote for the Dadz club and Baby Show websites a few years ago. It’s my experience of going through a miscarriage, I hope you... Read more

  Posted on 16 January 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Life Changing Moment

  

  One day I will never ever forget is the day my little girl came into this world. Watching my wife give birth was the most amazing and the coolest thing I have... Read more

  Posted on 13 January 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Fat Dad To Fit Dad

  Before my daughter came along my wife and I used to exercise pretty frequently. We ran a lot,  running some decent distances in some pretty good times. Read more

  Posted on 12 January 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING