Often, it happens without warning, as I enter a room. I have less than a tenth of a second to … More
Tag: parenting
Nothing says “I Love You” like a punch in the balls
My four-year-old boy is energetic. He’s exuberant, and joyous, and spontaneous. He lives life right at the edge of his … More
How to leave the kids home alone
Sometimes, occasionally, I wonder what would happen If we left the kids home alone for a weekend. Version one plays … More
How the HELL do I explain all the nudey-ladies on the internet to my kids!?
My kids are both still very much in ‘question asking’ mode. The four year old constantly and without pause, and … More
I’m raising a tiny Iggy Pop (but without the trousers)
You probably know who Iggy Pop is. He’s the lust-for-life guy with the lank hair, muscular (and always bare) torso, … More
How to absolutely NAIL the double-whammy of parenting and bike maintenance
I have two young kids. They have needs which are far too complex for me to explain. I meet them … More
Career advice for the under-sevens
As a two year old, the six year old was an avid watcher of Postman Pat – the amiable country … More