November 2015

After several months of planning, preparation and development, ThisDadDoes.com is LIVE. If this is your first time to the site I’ve written a special page for you that explains what all this is about. Once you’ve read this, explore the rest of the site. You’ll find lots of articles on a variety of subjects. Subjects […]

It’s hard being a writer. Writing is possibly one of the most challenging and potentially soul destroying ways to make your living. You give up your time and your creativity for (often) not very much money and a byline (if you’re lucky). A lot of Dads out there want to make it as a writer. […]

Living in a war zone can be tough. Over the years I’ve been to and lived in some pretty challenging places and environments. Whatever doesn’t kill you makes you stronger, right? But living in some parts of the world can be difficult. The stress of possible unrest – both political and religious – can grate […]

You’ve just changed job or moved house. All your routines are upside down. Even your daily commute needs careful planning. What’s more, you haven’t done any exercise in what feels like years. You need to find a new gym and fast. But how do you begin your search? Is a basic Google search going to […]

Bulk and cut diets seem to be perennially fashionable. Especially if you read the muscle magazines. But is bulk and cut the best way to gain muscle mass or are your really hurting you body and worse; your family? ‘Hey man, I’m bulking’. You’ve heard it before. It’s normally said at the same time as […]