The adoption landscape continues to evolve, and in 2025, the process is more transparent, supportive, and tailored to individual needs than ever before. Whether you are a birth parent considering adoption or a hopeful adoptive family preparing for the journey ahead, understanding the modern adoption process can make everything feel more manageable. Today’s adoption system pri...

I’ve always liked having a beard. It saves me from looking about 12, it hides the bits of my face that have lost the will to stay firm, and it gives me something to fiddle with whenever the kids ask a question I can’t answer. But every so often, I realise I’ve let it get away from me. One morning I’ll catch myself in the mirror and think, “Right, that’s enough. Time to sort t...

The very thought of travelling with children can be daunting. Airport tantrums, car seat struggles, and a mountain of luggage are enough to make anyone reconsider that beach holiday. But you know what: it doesn’t have to be that way. A family trip can be one of the most rewarding experiences you’ll ever have, filled with memories that last a lifetime.

The key isn’t jus...

There’s a moment many dads have where we look in the mirror and think: is now the time? Maybe it’s the sleepless nights, maybe it’s the dawning realisation that disposable razors are a tax on our patience, but the urge to grow a beard arrives like a mid-season transfer request.

And yet, despite the fantasy of emerging three weeks later looking like a mountain guide wit...

It happens every time I hand over a packet of crisps, pour a glass of juice, or divvy up a takeaway. Before my kids can say thank you, my hand’s already hovering over the spoils, ready to claim what’s rightfully mine. One crisp. One chip. Maybe a sip of milkshake if I’m feeling bold.

That, my friends, is the Dad Tax. It’s not written into any official legislation, but ...