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  • Are you there for him? A poem to get us talking about …

    Are you there for him? A poem to get us talking about dads’ mental health
  • Sex after having a baby: 7 things that mums want dads to know

    Sex after having a baby: 7 things that mums want dads to know
  • The importance of date night…10 top tips to plan your perfect kid-free …

    The importance of date night…10 top tips to plan your perfect kid-free night out!
  • New parent debate: The pitfalls of pram shopping

    New parent debate: The pitfalls of pram shopping
  • Is it normal to sleep in separate beds during pregnancy?

    Is it normal to sleep in separate beds during pregnancy?

Our 10 favourite books for toddlers

There are literally thousands upon thousands of books for toddlers on the market today…some are good, some are OK and some (I’m afraid to say) are downright terrible! But every once in a while you find one that strikes a chord with both you and your child. One that makes you laugh, cry or maybe even learn something along the…

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The realities of parenting…20 hilarious illustrations that show what parent life is really like!

Judging by the picture perfect parents we’re bombarded with by baby brands and advertising executives on an almost daily basis, you’d be excused for thinking that parenting was the easiest job in the world. But as the initiated amongst us know, the realities of parenting are somewhat less perfect, less sugar-coated and decidedly less airbrushed. For instance, I’ve yet to…

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We’re having a(nother) baby! My reaction on finding out…

So, it’s official. We’re pregnant again! Which means come November (or probably sooner given our track record), we’ll be back where we started; knee deep in newborn nappies, nipple cream and breast pumps. Never ending sterilising sessions, obsessive swaddling and sleepless nights. But this time, with a potty training toddler in tow… It’s going to be a challenge for sure,…

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If Kama Sutra did birthing positions…

When it comes to sex positions, we pretty much all know what we’re doing. And even if we don’t, there are plenty of ‘educational’ videos online and instruction manuals like the Kama Sutra and The Joy of Sex to ensure we’re suitably prepared. However, when it comes to the taboo subject of birthing positions, the guidance that’s publicly available to…

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The perfect getaway for mums in need of a little TLC

My wife Rosie is, without doubt, the most amazing mum to our little boy Teddy. During the working week, while I’m stuck in the office, she gives him constant love and attention, from the second he wakes up in the morning to the moment she tucks him into bed each night. And throughout this gruelling 12 hour shift, somehow she…

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