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Why We Should Encourage Our Children To Do More Activities

Dishevelled Dad

Sep 28, 2020
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, 2020
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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Rashied Daniels

Sep 9, 2020
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, 2020
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, 2020
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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Dishevelled Dad

Aug 1, 2020
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 24, 2020
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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Dishevelled Dad

Jul 6, 2020
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 in the world, free to explore new things, make time for that new movie at the cinema everyone’s talking about, jetting off on a romantic weekend getaway or that impromptu night on the town. What a time it was to be alive. It’s 6:15am on a Saturday morning and you’ve been woken up, not by the alarm clock or your partner wanting some affection,

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Dishevelled Dad

Jul 4, 2020
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, 2020
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, 2020
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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Dishevelled Dad

Jun 26, 2020
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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Dishevelled Dad

Jun 26, 2020
3 min

Are Your Kids Driving You Insane?

Parenting is a journey and like any relationship it can sometimes drive you up the wall. For the most part I feel it is enjoyable and an eff

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Simple Tips for Homeschooling Success During Lockdown

Dishevelled Dad

Jun 24, 2020
3 min

Simple Tips for Homeschooling Success During Lockdown

while I love exploring my inner teacher, home schooling doe

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I Taught My Son How To Ride a Bike in Less Than 15 mins!

Dishevelled Dad

Jun 24, 2020
4 min

I Taught My Son How To Ride a Bike in Less Than 15 mins!

When I saw my son was ready for lessons on his new bike, I took him to the local park and there are a few things to consider before you begi

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My 1 year Garmin Fenix 5 Multisport GPS Watch Review

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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...

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