Surviving the Easter Holidays Without Losing the Plot: A Dad’s Guide There’s a very specific moment, somewhere between the third chocolate egg before 9am and the fifth “Dad, I’m bored,” when the Easter holidays stop feeling like a wholesome family break and start resembling a slow descent into chaos. If you’re a dad trying to keep things together over two weeks of sugar highs, unpredictable weather, and children who seem to have infinite energy, you’re not alone.

Take it easy over the easter holiday and try not to stress. here are some tips to make the holidays go more smoothly.

Routines, rituals and habits are how I get things done as a dad, and fee up time for lots more fun activities.

Doctor of Education

Back in 2018 I was working in research management at UWE Bristol and spending every day engaging with academics and learning about the research, their expertise and their aspirations in their field. This reignited my desire to do a doctorate and so I started to use my work…

Valentine’s Gift Ideas for a gay dad

With Valentine's Day fast approaching, I thought I would list a couple of ideas for presents that I would have on my wishlist in case it helps give you inspiration to buy gifts for the special person in your life. Now, anyone who knows me knows that I am…

My Adoption Story – 1

Why Adoption? When we decided to proceed with the adoption process, we spent a lot of time discussing why I wanted to adopt and, why I was so determined to adopt. It wasn't something I had thought about in-depth and so there were a lot of questions that I didn't think I had…