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Children need to have their eyes opened to all the possibilities out there. Here are 5 skills every child should have the chance to learn! Looking After a Pet The chance to look after a pet is something...

All kids look forward to their birthdays, and it’s often because of the presents. Now, your child might have a good idea in mind of the sort of gift they’d like. But do you really want to get them another...

Every dad in the world knows how difficult it can be to plan a kids' party. Aside from the fact that you have to look after twenty to thirty children for the day, you need to make sure that everybody has loads...

A birthday party is an exciting time for any child. They get to spend time with their friends and have fun, and this is the essence of being a child. As the parent, it’s going to be your responsibility to...

With the Easter holidays fast approaching many parents are already in a mild state of panic with how to keep their little ones entertained over the holidays. Daddy geek has already given you a few ideas to get...

Throwing the perfect children’s party is a tough job. You’ve got the responsibility of any number of children. You’ve got the difficult task of keeping them entertained for an afternoon. And you need to...

When you become a daddy for the first time, it can be terrifying. Loads of guys find the idea of having to look after a child scary. No matter how much you think you have prepared yourself, there will be some...

Most adults will understand that fizzy drinks are not suitable for small children. There are many reasons for that, some of which we’re going to mention in just a moment. With the amount of alternatives on...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

Our daughters were born eighteen months apart. Our eldest is now 3, but when we were expecting our second daughter a double buggy suddenly became a necessity, and it turns out it is still one of the best buys...

For many, the thought of the clocks going forward brings a mixed bag of feelings. Many are happy that finally we are out of the clutches of winter and the days are getting longer. This is coupled with the...

It is quite unbelievable how fast the last three years of my life have moved. It seems only a moment ago that I was working full time as teacher and yet here I find myself preparing for Lucy's 3rd...

As a family, we dreaded potty training our eldest daughter. The thought of having to surrender our carpets, sofas and selves to a repeated drenching did not fill us with joy or excitement. After consulting...

Having a baby is an amazing thing and you'll be surprised at how much you love that little bundle considering all the hell it is about to put you through. When people say things like 'it puts things in...

Hours of sleep: 7 Number of wake ups: 3 Caffeine units:  4 As usual the Monday morning mayhem greeted us again with the welcome you would expect from a very unwelcome old friend. Despite the weekend...

Hours of sleep: 7 Number of wake ups in house: 2 Number of cups of tea coffee drunk to keep functioning: 5 Today has been a rarity in any parents weekly routine, both girls napped together and we actually...

We rely on apps to enable our family to function a daily basis. As anyone with two children will know it is not always possible to provide them both with stimulating activities and messy play opportunities....