Leaping into muddy puddles might seem gross to us big cynical adults, but for young kids and toddlers puddle jumping is just another awesome outdoor adventure. Here’s how to nail it!
Category: Dad knowledge
Tips, advice and little nuggets of knowledge I’ve picked up in the crazy world of being a dad
Is using child carriers in winter a stupid idea?
I want my son to love the outdoors as much as me, but am I being selfish by taking him out in the cold? And ultimately, is using child carriers in winter just a bit stupid?
7 simple ways to entertain toddlers in your garden
Bug hunts, water balloons, den building, mud baths, footballs and more – here are 7 simple ways to entertain toddlers in your garden this winter.
Why is my kid obsessed with buses?
We’ve spent a small fortune on finding new ways to entertain our 19-month-old son, but still nothing makes him happier than waving at a double decker bus. So, why is my kid obsessed with buses?
Toddler reins: good or bad idea?
A lot of people hate the idea of ‘putting kids on leads’ but if a set of toddler reins keeps my son safe, encourages him to walk and gets him outdoors more – I’m all for it!
Why it’s more important than ever to get kids outdoors
With smartphones, tablets, endless TV and the coolest gadgets in the world at their fingertips, it’s easy for kids to forget the outside world exists. So we need to show it to them!
Why walking with a dog and toddler is a pain in the arse!
Look at these two cute little guys and that idillic backdrop. Walking with them both must be an absolute delight, right? Wrong. It’s a gigantic pain in the arse!
How to attract birds to your garden
With temperatures dropping as we head into autumn and winter, it’s an important time of year to look after wild birds. Here’s how to attract birds to your garden by stocking up your feeders.
Picking our Halloween pumpkin
Before this year I thought Halloween pumpkins only grew in supermarkets, but it turns out they actually grow in fields. And you can pick them yourself. And it’s great fun!
18 months as a dad: what have I learned?
After a year-and-a-half in the parenthood trenches I’ve discovered that kids are bloody hard work, nothing makes me happier than seeing my son smile, and being a dad is probably the greatest thing in the world.