The year is 2016 – millions of us work in offices. Hours spent looking at backlit computer screens under artificial lights. We no longer work in buildings. Instead we exist in steel and glass containers. And there is a price to pay for all this office time. More than half of all workers are unhappy. […]
A lot can happen in a year. When I look back at what has happened in just 12 months, I’m blown away by what life was like last year compared to what it is now – and where it’s going. I was reminded of this earlier today when I thought about an email I wrote […]
The JACS Baby Carrier is the new kid on the baby carrier block. But how good is it? And does it have an edge over more established brands? Keep reading my JACS baby carrier review to find out. If you’re an active Dad who loves the outdoors and keeping fit and healthy then you’re also […]
This post is meant (in part) as a response to the New York Times piece by Andrew Reiner titled ‘The Fear of Having a Son‘. Although the article covers a lot of ground from third wave feminism to why you should avoid asking leading questions to young boys, one theme stood out. Male energy. Reiner […]
Picture the scene: You’re in the most beautiful mountain surroundings you can imagine. But the weather looks like it’s starting to turn. You bring out your phone to take some photographs before the rain and clouds swallow you up. But there’s a problem. Your phone cost several hundred pounds. Are you going to risk getting […]
How do you make your blog better? That’s something I’m constantly thinking about. I wrote in a previous post about how I see my website as a product that I constantly want to improve and build so that you, the customer, has the best experience possible. Until now, I’ve stayed away from ‘How to blog’ […]
Everyone wants to have better naps. But how does your nap game match up? Are you a Snoring Suzie or a Wakeful Waldo? Here’s the rub: being a Dad is tough. Not only are you working your butt off supporting your family, you’re also taking care of your finances, your kids and your partner or […]
Do you notice anything new about This Dad Does lately? Have a look and come back to this post. What did you see? The same compelling content? Articles for Dads who do more (many of you: much more)? Engaging discussion and comments from like-minded Dads from all walks of life? Yes, yes, yes….but all of […]
The Jungle in Calais, France is quickly becoming one of the best known migrant camps in the world. Stretching for over 4 square kilometers, it’s 7000+ population is growing every day. Those who make it to the camp will often try to board vehicles to enter the UK illegally which has resulted in extensive security […]
How do we define the role of the father in our modern time? How do we rediscover paternal identity in an age where the very fabric of fatherhood is under threat. Where traditional family roles and values feel like a forgotten memory from a halcyon age? A man’s identity as a father is changing as […]