Science says dads that are more self-compassionate are more present and have less arguments with their kids. Obvious, but sometimes we need to be reminded of the obvious.
Adolescence, anxiety, phones and brains
A more nuanced and insightful perspective on the phones debate.
A time for family traditions
Why making family traditions when they’re young is an investment in the future.
Making Christmas just a little bit calmer
A simple thing that will help your Christmas with the kids be that bit calmer.
Parenting wisdom
Parenting wisdom from entrepreneurs, a child expert, grandad, music artist, stylists and a holocaust survivor.
Teens aren't that different from toddlers
When children turn into teens it’s helpful to remember what life was like with toddlers.
Creating your family culture
Every family has a culture. Here are some insights into mine to help you think about how you create yours.
Learning to parent the child you have (patiently)
Every child is different. Remembering that in the moment and learning more about them as you go makes for a better, calmer family.
What this being a dad gig is really about
What being a dad is really about.
With kids, all behaviour is a signal
When you see all behaviour as a signal, it changes the way you react for the better and makes you more patient.
There’s probably a time to do it all, just not all at once
Parenting goes through stages, knowing what they are will help you be a better parent in the stage you’re in.
Restriction without rationale and recognition leads to rebellion
Two things to focus on to make discipline, boundaries and consequences work better.
When screen time is good for kids
One way screen time is good (and makes a parent’s life easier).
A simple, timeless patient parent hack
A super simple hack to be a more patient parent we all know but probably forget to use.
What you get and lose as a parent
How parenting changes as your kids get older
THE biggest parenting paradox - when to push them and when to go easy
Knowing when to push them and when to nurture them.
Puppy, child and parent training
What puppy training teaches about training kids and parents
Getting your kids to act out by micromanaging
Overparenting and micromanaging your kids. Signs you’re doing it so you can stop it.
The formula for being a brilliant parent
What the title says
Not wanting to go to school
What happened when I connected to my son instead of trying to solve his problems.