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Creating your own Halloween decorations and costumes can be almost as fun as the celebration itself. I've rounded up 10 of the best DIY ideas to make your Halloween spooktacular!

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Discussing Obesity in Children with Bariatric Physician, Dr Raj

Dishevelled Dad

7 days ago
3 min

Discussing Obesity in Children with Bariatric Physician, Dr Raj

Interview with Bariatric Physician, Dr Raj where he talks about obesity in children and what parents can do to help manage their weight

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Oct 5
4 min

What's Your Parent Superpowers?

All parents have a set of skills & abilities that helps you to assert your powers over your child. These aren’t learned abilities...

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Interview: Confessions Of A Stay-At-Home Dad

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Sep 30
5 min

Interview: Confessions Of A Stay-At-Home Dad

An increasing number of dads are taking the role of the main carer and today we speak candidly to Chris about his experiences

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Why We Should Encourage Our Children To Do More Activities

Dishevelled Dad

Sep 28
3 min

Why We Should Encourage Our Children To Do More Activities

Life should be a journey of discovery and the more you’re open to trying things, the more you’ll come to discover about yourself

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Parenting In The Year The Earth Stood Still

Rashied Daniels

Sep 25
2 min

Parenting In The Year The Earth Stood Still

History will see 2020 as being a watershed year. Before #Covid19, the world moved at a breakneck pace, with the perceived advancements made,

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Sep 12
5 min

When Is a Good Time To Ditch The Bear?

Both my sons have had a cuddly teddy bear that they hold on to for comfort.

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Rashied Daniels

Sep 9
4 min

Being a Dad to Two Wonderful Daughters

Being a father to two girls is one role for which there is no training. Sure there is advice, but we have to learn on the job.

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How I've Learned To Reduce Racial Bias In My Children

Dishevelled Dad

Sep 3
4 min

How I've Learned To Reduce Racial Bias In My Children

If we can get our children to start being comfortable with all races, it will go a long way to changing behaviours and perceptions

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6 Ways To Build Self-Confidence in Children

Dishevelled Dad

Aug 21
4 min

6 Ways To Build Self-Confidence in Children

Children are very conscious of our words and actions, and as parents we need to be mindful of our behaviour around them.

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Aug 17
4 min

Starting Secondary School

It can be an unnerving process choosing the right school to start with, but it doesn't have to be

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Aug 1
5 min

Why Fathers Are So Important

He’s the type of dad every child would want to grow up with. I think back fondly of everything he did for us when my sisters and I were just

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Dishevelled Dad

Jul 25
4 min

Social Media and Young Children

Children often want to spend time with their friends. When they are not able to, many of them want to turn to social media.

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Dishevelled Dad

Jul 24
4 min

What's Your Parenting Style?

Your parenting style can affect everything from how much your child weighs to how they feel about themselves. It's widely believed that how

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Jul 14
3 min

How to Minimise Jet Lag

I read up about something psychologists call circadian rhythms, it’s the 24 hour cycle that tells our bodies when to sleep, rise and eat, am

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Dishevelled Dad

Jul 6
3 min

Date Night: Why It’s Important

I’m sure we all reminisce about the good old days before the kids, when your partner was top priority in your life. We had all the time i...

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Dishevelled Dad

Jul 4
3 min

"I’ve Been Sniped In The Head!"

Never before has a computer game been so ingrained into popular culture such as Fortnite, it’s absolutely everywhere you look and it appeals

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Tough Love: Are Modern Parents Too Soft?

Dishevelled Dad

Jul 4
3 min

Tough Love: Are Modern Parents Too Soft?

Helping is fine and it’s one of the jobs we all sign up for as a parent, but encouraging our kids to surrender is not one of them. This is w

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Dishevelled Dad

Jul 1
2 min

What Are We Teaching Our Kids?

As parents, we believe we have considerable influence over who our kids become and consequently, how our actions contribute to their

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When I Became a Dad in a Foreign Country

Dishevelled Dad

Jun 29
3 min

When I Became a Dad in a Foreign Country

Looking back, I never imagined while growing up in my cosy family unit in Cape Town, that I’d ever wanted to raise a family of my own anywhe

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Dishevelled Dad

Jun 26
3 min

Parents: You Need To Relax

Most parents know what it feels like when you end the day looking a little bit, erm dishevelled

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Why We Should Encourage Our Children To Do More Activities

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Why Fathers Are So Important

Social Media and Young Children

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A Guide To The Best Home Security Cameras

Home security is becoming increasingly popular and finding the best, smart surveillance equipment in a cluttered market, may leave you sligh

Which Amazon Alexa Device Is Best for Your Smart Home?

It’s commonplace in modern homes to have a voice controlled smart device such as the Amazon Alexa unit. The integrated, intuitive voice a...

New Nintendo Switch Review

I thought it’s worth reviewing this nifty little device. My son has been using the Nintendo 3DS XL for a while and wanted to upgrade to the

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