Were you ever one of those lucky kids who could just eat all the time and never put on weight? Lucky you. Unfortunately as the years roll by your metabolism slows down, and for most men, you exercise less and you start to show a bit of a belly. However, while some men struggle with … Read more
The tradition of having a father walk his daughter down the aisle might not be as popular as you think. In the UK, according to a poll in 2018, 69% of Britons support this idea, which is down from 82% in 2014. On the Easy Weddings website, which is based in Australia, after conducting a … Read more
We’ve all heard the phrase ‘daddy’s girl’, but why do daughters have this special bond with their fathers. In this article, let’s discuss the dynamics of typical father-daughter relationships and provide some clarity on why dads are protective of their daughters. Are mothers or fathers more protective? On one hand, each individual parent is different … Read more
According to the Pew Research Center, in 1968, 85% of all US households had two married parents looking after their children. Fast forward around fifty years, and this figure has dropped to 65% in 2017. Furthermore, during the same period, the rate of single mums raising children has nearly doubled from 12% to 21%, meaning … Read more
In previous decades fathers were usually the main breadwinners in the household. While they worked full time jobs, mum stayed at home and raised the children. Things are different now. With more equal opportunities for men and women in the workplace, plenty of women have well paid jobs, and in many cases, its fathers who … Read more
So you’re a keen biker and you’re expecting a new arrival in the next few months. What should you do with your motorcycling hobby? As a parent, having a baby changes everything, and it allows you to reflect on what’s important in your life. Should you quit motorcycling altogether, or keep it going? No one … Read more
Come on guys, this is the 21st century. Should we really be asking this question? Having said that, there are dads who don’t change their baby’s dirty diaper, and leave it to their partner. Culture and tradition might be a factor as different countries have different views on what mums and dads should do. But … Read more
Video games are fun to play. Who doesn’t like building an empire and crushing your enemies, or driving like a maniac through the streets of a city? We’ve all played them as children, teenagers and young adults. But what happens when you have a young family? Time is no longer a luxury for most parents … Read more
So you’ve popped the question. She said yes. Congratulations, that’s the hard bit done. So now it’s time to start planning the big day. Choosing a best man is a very important decision that needs careful consideration. You need to pick someone who can rise to the occasion, such as delivering a good speech, but … Read more
To snip or not to snip? That’s the question facing many men during the birthing process. Discussing who will cut the umbilical cord should be added to the list of things to talk about before your baby is born. Things can happen quickly and feel overwhelming during the birth itself so there probably won’t be … Read more
