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The Indignity of Indiscipline (And Why Too Much Parenting Advice Leaves Me Bemused, Confused and All Out of 'Instinct')

Zoe Armstrong | Posted 03.05.2013 | UK Lifestyle
Zoe Armstrong

During a brief stint teaching, my shoes were captured and held to ransom by students. I don't remember the detail of their demands, just that I was h...

Why A Deadline Is No Friend of the Toddler: It's Physics

Zoe Armstrong | Posted 07.04.2013 | UK Lifestyle
Zoe Armstrong

The faster one travels, the slower time moves. We know this from Einstein's theory of relativity. So if something is moving incredibly slowly - a todd...

Tips to Fit Training In Around Family Life

Neil Sinclair | Posted 28.03.2013 | UK Lifestyle
Neil Sinclair

I recognised that I needed to get creative about how I could fit training in around my family commitments (which I have a lot of as a stay at home dad). It's wasn't always easy, but then nothing worth doing ever is. So dads, if you want to start, maintain or revisit a training routine, here are my tips...

Backlash As Father Admits He Has A Favourite Child

Huffington Post UK | Sara C Nelson | Posted 05.11.2012 | UK

A father-of-two is facing a backlash after admitting in a blog posting that he has a favourite child. Buzz Bishop, a Canadian broadcaster and writ...

Father’s Day Gifts: What Do You Get The Man Who Has Everything?

The Huffington Post UK | Kyrsty Hazell | Posted 13.06.2012 | UK Lifestyle

Stumped for what to get your dad this Father’s day? You’re not alone. According to a recent study, Dads are the hardest people to buy for. ...

Literally one of the best things you can do for your Troopers: Read them a book

Neil Sinclair | Posted 13.04.2012 | UK Lifestyle
Neil Sinclair

Reading to your troopers is such an easy thing to do - you don't need any special equipment (I read everything to my troopers. Not just books but maga...

Child's Play: Getting Used to Playgroups

Neil Sinclair | Posted 02.04.2012 | UK Lifestyle
Neil Sinclair

At a recent NCT group meeting for new dads called 'Hit the Ground Crawling' I had the opportunity to ask these new parents about their most daunting e...

How I Got a Publisher For My Parenting Book

Neil Sinclair | Posted 11.02.2012 | Home
Neil Sinclair

Apparently, it is virtually impossible to get a publisher. I'm glad I didn't know before I tried, or I might have been put off. As it is, I got two offers on my parenting book for dads, Commando Dad. This is how.