10 ways my 5-year-old daughter completely out-adults me
A recent survey showed that age 5 is the absolutely most lovable age for a kid to be. I know, I know – every age is lovable, and I don’t want any of them to end. (Cue wept into 2-year-olds worn-out pyjama-bottoms last night as I folded them into the “too small” pile…). But according to Babble […]
6 years ago
12 things you can completely forget about once you have a baby
There are SO many wonderful things about becoming a mum – and I have argued passionately that my life is far better in every way since giving birth to my babies. But let’s be honest: Motherhood is also pretty tough at times. There are things you, in your pre-children life, could do no bother that […]
7 years ago
Dad turns every ridiculous thing his kids have said into book
Everyone who has children will know that they frequently say crazy things. Often at the worst possible time. But as a parent, I bet you have noticed yourself coming out with some rather bizarre sentences too. As did Nathan Ripperger, a video producer and graphic designer from Iowa in the US. Nathan, a father of […]
11 years ago
20 things you WILL (almost definitely) Google when you become a mother
So everyone says DON’T Google stuff. When you become a parent, Google becomes the enemy which makes sense. Google for a hysterical hypochondriac like me is like a red rag to a bull. I’m a bit of a catastrophist. If the ailment is not easily identifiable I will immediately take it to the bad place, like worrying […]
11 years ago
Baby “Diaper derby”: The Slowest two minutes in Sport
So, what’s the consensus, is this okay? If I ever spot questionable parenting of a whimsical nature, I can’t help but feel somewhat vindicated. If NYC parents are pitting their babies against each other in a style of sporting event usually reserved for pigeons and rabbits and dogs than surely I’m not as bad at […]
12 years ago