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23.01.2022 "When your kids grow up..." Proud Parent Moment #836...

20.01.2022 Apparently, one of my books has just come out in Korean. I assume this because I just received two copies in the post... and there are Jesus icons on the front. Um... If anyone can read Korean I would appreciate some input.

17.01.2022 "When your kids grow up..." Proud Parent Moment #837...

14.01.2022 Q: Mum, what's it like to have the greatest daughter in the world? A: I don't know. You'll have to ask your grandmother.

12.01.2022 As a parent, whenever you have big decisions to make, do a little research... http://www.upworthy.com/16-years-ago-a-doctor-published-a-s

11.01.2022 Parenting: "the days are long, but the years are short..."

10.01.2022 "When your kids grow up..." Proud Parent Moment #838...

09.01.2022 While I hate fishing (ie you have to touch fish... ugh! ick!) I like this Dad's style. Doesn't take the Barbie pole from his daughter while she reels the big one in. Just stands by and encourages her to do it herself. That's good fathering. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXYpJupNLSA

06.01.2022 Sending a shout out to Mark and Christine Pedder and their Birthing Better Babies program running in the urban slum of Baseco in Manila. This is a fantastic service to the new mums facing huge obstacles in less than ideal conditions. "Changing the world one birth at a time". https://birthingbetterbabies.wordpress.com

06.01.2022 Happy Father's Day maties. Keep hugging your kids, exposing them to the wonder and mystery of the universe, and refuse their unreaosnable requests just because they whine. And never, ever be afraid to power out some crushing dad jokes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MepBeEpEQcM

05.01.2022 Gratuitous self-promotion warning: I am proud to announce that Da Capo Press has bought the rights for an American re-release of 'So You're Going to be a Dad'. All I have to do is change 'nappy' to 'diaper' and 'labour' to 'labor' and we're good to go...