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Explore the joys, challenges, and experiences of living and growing together as a family unit. Discover insights, advice, and resources for building strong, loving relationships within your family.
Parenting
Physically, Emotionally and Spiritually Drained Dad: How Can I Be a Dad?
The post explores parenting challenges when physically, emotionally, and spiritually drained. It examines how pressure and tiredness can lead to losing control and shouting at children, creating feelings of guilt and inconsistency. The post emphasises the need to recognise the signs of stress and find coping strategies to maintain a loving relationship with one's kids.
Parenting
Parenting without Unconditional Love?
This post explores the importance of unconditional love in parenting, inspired by a conversation about the impact of parents' words on children. It discusses the ambiguity of the phrase "as long as you try your best" and suggests replacing it with "I love you unconditionally." The post emphasises the significance of unconditional love for a child's emotional growth and well-being.
Parenting
Parents’ Playground Perceived Danger vs A Child’s Natural Development
Navigating the balance between perceived danger and a child's natural development in playgrounds can be challenging for parents. This post explores the questions parents face when assessing risks and allowing their children to explore and grow. It highlights the importance of balancing protecting and enabling children's development through play.
Parenting
Any Man Can Have a Child, But……
Creating a new life is a privilege, not a divine right. Inspired by an article about a dad's role in his children's upbringing, this post explores the importance of a father's presence and involvement in his kids' lives. It offers practical ways for men to be dads, not just fathers, to their children.
Holidays & Travel
Flights Booked for the Family and then the Worry Starts
Booking a family holiday often brings worries beyond plane safety. Parents fret about their children's behaviour and others' perceptions during the flight. This post explores the challenges of travelling with young kids. It offers tips for keeping them entertained and well-behaved while addressing the self-inflicted worry accompanying family vacations.
Parenting
Superstar Dad in the UK; Average Dad in Sweden
This post explores the stark contrast in societal perceptions of dads in the UK and Sweden. While a hands-on dad is praised as a "superstar dad in the UK", the same level of involvement is considered the norm in Sweden. Discover the cultural differences shaping these attitudes towards fatherhood and gender roles.
Parenting
Parenting: Genetic Difference between Mum and Dad
This post explores the genetic, physiological, and psychological differences between mums and dads and how they impact parenting experiences. Discover fascinating insights into why parenting may vary between genders, from anatomical variations to cognitive abilities and emotional tendencies. Uncover the science behind these differences and their influence on parenting abilities.
Parenting
Nursing Daddy is Born: aka ND
Nursing Daddy is born! A chance encounter inspired me to start this blog, covering all parenting topics from a dad's point of view. Join me as I share my experiences, views, and insights as a working dad, part-time dad, and stay-at-home dad. Let's embark on this journey together and share some laughs!