Author The Geek Daddy

The newest generation of parents is those who grew up with the internet. It's been a constant presence in their lives since they were young, even if they started using the web in the age of dial-up. And even...

Every family will have some old and cherished photos taken many generations ago. As time goes on, these pictures will get subject to damage from the sun, people mishandling them and so forth. Eventually,...

If your kids are like the millions around the globe who love nothing more than slouching around playing video games, you may be wondering what you can do to get them more active. While there are hundreds of...

The family and I took a pre-christmas break to Centre Parcs. We enjoyed seeing it all covered in snow, meeting Father Christmas and his reindeer in his grotto and taking in a panto. The holiday was great and...

Health and fun. These are two words that we want to ensure that our children understand. Ensuring that our children grow up as healthily as possible and have lots of fun in the process is every parent’s...

As Christmas is over, it is time to start looking ahead to what 2015 has in store. If you have yet to make some resolutions, it is time to start right now. Sometimes, time seems to slip through your fingers....

We all know that kids can be a handful from time to time. One of the hardest parts of the day tends to be mealtimes. When children don't want to eat something, it can be an absolute nightmare. When you are...

2014 was one heck of an exciting year for the gaming world. The PlayStation 4 and Xbox Once consoles started to pick up speed after their 2013 launch and there was also some fantastic advancements in games...

When caring for your young children it is often difficult to find the time to take care of yourself. One of the first things that many people push aside in order to make time with their family is exercise....

It is hard to make kids take an interest in science. Many think that everything science-related is boring and difficult to understand. It doesn't have to be. Science is all around us. If you want, you can...

Dad’s love to thrill seek. When it comes to amusements and theme parks, you need to make sure that you are maximising your thrills. The great thing about the UK is that it has some of the world’s best...

December is one of the best months of the entire year. Kids go crazy in December, because there are loads of fun holiday things to do. As a parent, you are going to struggle to keep up with your kids this...

Games not only have the power to entertain but to educate. Despite the press saying the contrary, I believe playing video games have an array of benefits such as improved motor control, awareness of 3D space,...

Photostory 2014 Deluxe is a fantastic slideshow creation tool with over 100 transition effects, 500 pieces of music and sound effects and an array of useful tools to give it creative flair. Going into this...

Prevention is better than a cure… I have a trail of smashed and cracked iPhones and tables in my wake and despite having gadget insurance; this is used only in an emergency. The best way to keep your...

The Mu-so is the first tentative step by the illustrious Naim into the wireless speaker market. Naim, who have a long standing history in the Hi-Fi world, is also the stereo of choice for the luxury car...

With Christmas just around the corner, the kids will want to stock up on their gaming gear. Maybe they’re a first timer and they want to use Christmas to get started. Perhaps they’re an experienced gamer...

When it comes to child-friendly video games this Christmas, you are spoilt for choice. Depending on the age and inclination of your child, there is myriad of different games across the different platforms. So...

When you’ve finally convinced your son or daughter to take up that extra activity or sport, you probably feel a huge sense of relief. You’ve signed them up. They’ve got the kit, and they’re ready to...

Games not only have the power to entertain but to educate. Despite the press saying the contrary, I believe playing video games have an array of benefits such as improved motor control, awareness of 3D space,...

The LeapTV from Leapfrog is a small, cartridge based, games console, specifically designed for toddlers and small children. The new gadget focuses on bot entertainment and education and has over 100...

Creating food that the whole family enjoys can be a struggle. However, the following desserts are guaranteed crowd pleasers. They are also healthy, meaning you don’t have to feel guilty when you set to work...

Teaching kids to draw is so much fun for everybody involved. It also gives you something productive to do when you’re feeling a little bored. Drawing will help your child to develop their creative skills,...

One of the depressing things about getting older is the fact that you can’t throw yourself across a squash court or hurtle around a football pitch with the same careless abandon you had as a teenager. If you...

When you first find out that you're going to be a dad, you will likely find the news shocking. Many men don't know how to react to such big news. When your partner tells you that she is pregnant, you're whole...