Helping Your Teenagers Through Tough Times
Notoriously difficult to understand and communicate with, teenagers can be a real handful to dads who’re hoping to get through to them to help them through the angst and disruption of puberty. Perhaps you remember how it was for you when your parents threw their hands up in dismay as made grumpy, adolescent-fuelled rants. […]
Spring Cleaning: The Dad Way
Spring has most definitely sprung in the Daddy Geek house. As soon as the first buds appeared on the trees and the grass grew over two inches, I was thrown into the garden armed with a lawnmower and some pruning shears. The garden was subsequently tidied up and trimmed ready for the upcoming warm weather. […]
Don’t Leave It Until It’s Too Late: Tips For Getting Your Health Insurance Sorted Today
If you’re a busy father, then you may be putting off getting a new health insurance plan, changing plans, or upgrading a current policy. Remember, while your family may rely heavily on you, you ’re not superman. Bad luck can strike and leave you in a tight situation. Now, choosing the right coverage isn’t easy. […]
Preparing Your Kids for Financial Independence
As much as you might love giving your kids their weekly pocket money, there’ll come a time when they can no longer rely on the ‘bank of mum and dad’. This will usually coincide with their spending preferences shifting from sweets to smartphones, as tends to happen as they move from toddler towards (brace yourself) […]
Up Your Game with These 6 Cycling Gadgets
There’s no denying that cycling can be an expensive hobby. A decent helmet, bodysuit, pair of gloves, and shoes will set you back a pretty penny or two. Luckily for those who love spending, you can spend even more on your favorite hobby thanks to modern technology. Jokes aside, some of these accessories can make […]
The Most Common Child Personal Injury Claims
Our children are the most precious things in the world to us, so we hate the thought of anything untoward happening to them. As every parent knows, however, accidents can happen, and if an accident causes real injury to a child through no fault of their own, then it may be possible to make a […]
Gifts and Activities Both You and Your Kids Can Enjoy
Some people might call you a big kid, but who wants to stop having fun? There are loads of gifts you can get your kids that the whole family can enjoy and play with. Having fun with your children is one of the best parts of being a parent and getting gifts that enable you […]
The Meaning Of Life For Busy Dads
Busy dads have a lot of questions, and I don’t just mean the awkward ones our kids pitch at us. They usually come to us late at night: should I apply for that new job? How am I going to pay for that car repair? Where should I take the family on holiday this year? […]
Electric Express: Digital Vehicles For Digital Dads
For a lot of dads, being on the cutting edge of entertainment technology is simply a fact of life. Your interests will probably see you getting excited at the idea of owning the latest gadgets and electronic toys, making it hard to ignore everything hitting the market. At the moment, one of the biggest trends […]
Three Fashion Tips for Fathers to Look Sharp and Great
There is an abundance of fashionable fathers around, and currently, the world has a number of male style icons who are doting parents too. In order to get that much-desired gaze or even to have a personal satisfaction regarding fashion, you need to maintain certain decorum; otherwise, you might go awfully wrong. Here are some […]
7 Stress Busting Solutions For Dads
Being a parent can be challenging, especially when balancing work responsibilities. Juggling these two worlds can often feel like a tug-of-war, with one side demanding late hours at the office while the other calls for early returns home. The professional realm demands constant online connectivity, whereas the personal one thrives on offline, unplugged moments. As […]
5 Car Tech Trends to Watch out for in 2018
If you’re a car enthusiast or simply want to know what to expect in the coming years, then you’ll want to know some of the trends to look for. Innovation is the driving force behind the automotive industry and car manufacturers are always trying to outdo themselves to impress both stakeholders and car buyers. Here […]
How to Make Your House Eco-Friendly and Stylish
With climate change populating the news on most days of the week, it’s hard to ignore the effect you could be having on the planet, especially from the comfort of your own home. You might think that making your house eco-friendly means compromising on style, but a range of style innovations in recent years […]
Five Fantastic Family Driving Tips
Every parent knows the perils of travelling long distances with children. The school run is enough, but a family trip up to the lake district can take around six hours for the steady driver (traffic permitting). The very thought of being trapped in a confined space with two bored children sends shivers down some parents […]
How to Reinvent Your Landing
We all know how exciting it is to start any redecorating project, and it’s easy to get carried away with picking out colours, schemes and furniture for each room in your house. Whether it’s the living room, kitchen or bedroom, planning your reinvention of the room can be an exciting time. With all the inspiration […]
Extreme Sports You Should Explore
If you’re sailing through life a little bored and unimpressed, then it may be time to pick up a new hobby. And while football and soccer are common things to do in your free time – why not venture out away from the norm, and discover something new and exciting? There are tons of extreme […]
Clothing Tips for Geek Dads
Dad’s aren’t usually known for being fashion icons unless they’re famous and rich enough to have an army of image consultants following them around all day and managing their wardrobe. If you can’t afford to employ someone just to make sure your socks don’t clash with your tie, then never fear! It’s never been easier […]
5 Tips on Expanding Your Business Using Virtual Offices
If you happen to be a small start-up business or even a small to medium enterprise (SME), you have not completely grown to your full potential yet. While growth is on every business owners mind, you have to be smart about the decisions you make now as they can affect your future profits and revenue. […]
5 Exciting Ways to Use Beer in Cooking
For beer lovers, it can be exciting to know that you can use beer in your cooking. While most of us may be familiar with beer-can chicken, our knowledge of beer cooking is perhaps not as extensive as it ought to be. The truth is there are other creative ways of incorporating beer into your […]
Travelling? 5 Total Game Changers for Holidaymakers
Going on holiday is something that lots of us look forward to but there can be a few extras that end up increasing the cost of the deal and spoiling things. The good news is that there have been some recent changes that are great for holidaymakers travelling to Europe and beyond. Here are five […]
10 Ways To Be Self-Sufficient
What does being self-sufficient mean? Self-sufficiency is all about not having to rely on anyone else, including big corporations, for anything, or for as little as possible. It means doing as much as you can yourself for you and your family. It’s a great, natural way to live, and you can be as committed as […]
3 Athletes Your Children Can Aspire To
Athleticism is something we all want to encourage in our kids. While they won’t all necessarily become professional riders, dancers or gymnasts, there is a sport out there for everyone – and finding role models to aspire to will point them in the direction of a new hobby or even an athletic career. If […]
How To Save As A Family For Your Vacation
All your family members are looking forward to a grand vacation. Unfortunately, the most amazing vacations are usually the most expensive. Saving money for a wonderful vacation is possible if you start early. Below are a few ways to get extra money for your next family vacation. Involve Your Children While you are doing your […]
Promoting Your Small Business on a Budget
The British have a rich history full of invention and discovery, so it’s no surprise that self-employment is a staple of British business. Traditional self-employed roles like the local painter and decorator still flourish, but their numbers have been swelled by an army of homeworkers making use of communication technologies to run new Internet-based small […]
What Kids Can Learn From Pets
If you want to ensure your kids learn all the most important life lessons as soon as possible, and in a practical rather than theoretical way, get them a pet, especially a dog or a cat. While the two animals have very different worldviews – dogs tend to focus on making their owners happy while […]