How to help vulnerable dads be better fathers

When it comes to parenting, mothers are still stereotypically seen as the dominant force in the family, in charge of everything from dinner to more serious decisions. Regardless of how involved a dad might be in helping to raise his children, society still wrongly sees men as the lesser parental counterpart. But the fact is that the role of fathers has changed: they are no … Continue reading How to help vulnerable dads be better fathers

The understated affection of fathers

Men may not be from Mars, but – compared to women – they do communicate in very different ways. Perhaps nowhere is this more evident than in the relationships of fathers and sons. Outwardly, many father and son pairs may appear distant and disengaged. A guy who wouldn’t think twice about hugging and kissing his mom might offer his father only a stilted handshake. Dads … Continue reading The understated affection of fathers

Shopping picks: J-PEGS by MOXONLONDON on Etsy

If you are anything like me, leaving the house is a three-stage process. First get the kids out with their various school bags, PE bags, coats, scarves, hats, one glove each (because they’ve lost the other one). Now you have few things to clear. Second get you out with all your random bits and pieces – work bag, coat, hat, scarf, glove (see above), car … Continue reading Shopping picks: J-PEGS by MOXONLONDON on Etsy

Kitchen design

Kitchen Renovation – warm, stylish and practical

Most people would agree that the kitchen is at the very heart of the home. It’s where people gather to cook, socialise and enjoy spending time with each other so when it comes to a kitchen renovation, it’s important to get it right. Homeowners – perhaps spurred on by a combination of home improvement programmes and foodie shows on TV – are investing in their kitchen … Continue reading Kitchen Renovation – warm, stylish and practical

Top ten things to do in Madrid

Being in Madrid is all about living in the moment. It’s a city about doing rather than seeing, about trying different ways of mixing the old and the new. Within the space of a weekend, you can experience laid-back tapas culture, boundless nightlife and some of the best fine dining, high art and fashion Europe has to offer. What’s more, this vibrant capital is on … Continue reading Top ten things to do in Madrid