Author: James Cole

James Cole is the Group Editor for Sailfin Magazines and oversees our titles and content creation. He's literally the person who dots our 'i's and crosses our 't's across our Home and Garden Magazine section, our Family and Parenting Magazine, our Life & Wellbeing Magazine, Our Travel and Tourism Magazine, and our Business and Work sections.
Family

How to avoid your kids thinking you’re an uncool dad

Watch our video featuring Jeff Brazier as he gives his top tips on how to boost your child’s perception of your ‘cool’ factor To the shock of parents around the nation, recent research conducted by Beko reveals that mums have officially been voted cooler and “more fun” than dads. More than three quarters of the nation’s children polled thought that mums officially pip dads to … Continue reading How to avoid your kids thinking you’re an uncool dad

James Cole
Family

Have you spoken about Organ Donation to your kids?

The Orgamites are a family of nine cartoon characters representing the major organs in the body that can be donated, and their minder, the engaging Mr ‘Funny’ Bone who acts as a spokesman for the Orgamites and also serves as a reminder of the importance of bone marrow transplants.  The main objective of the Orgamites is to raise awareness and public acceptance of organ donation … Continue reading Have you spoken about Organ Donation to your kids?

James Cole
Family, Life

Dating tips from children

“Daddy…” They began. I knew from the tone of their voice that this might not end well for me. It was only one word, but the intonation was laden with honesty, purpose, and that uncomfortable feeling you get when someone says ‘we need to talk’. “Yes?” I replied, giving them my full attention whilst internally bracing. Let the inquisition commence. “You know Mummy has a … Continue reading Dating tips from children

James Cole
Family

Should we change the conversation about ‘Daddy Daycare’?

What’s your experience (Dads) of days out with the kids when you are solely in charge? Is it women fawning over your masterful control of your delightful offspring as Hollywood would have us believe? Or do you find yourself on the defensive as seemingly innocuous statements about ‘how well you seem to be doing’ come across as patronising; like you’re only looking after the kids … Continue reading Should we change the conversation about ‘Daddy Daycare’?

James Cole
Life

Sitting & Sweating: Meditation + Exercise = 40% reduction in depression

Fascinating article from Gretchen Reynolds over at The New York Times. We’ve always been great believers in the power of both mindfulness and exercise to combat both mental and physical fatigue, but the study referenced in this article, whilst a small sample, seems to indicate that a combination of meditation and exercise (running) can have a far more powerful effect on positive feelings than even … Continue reading Sitting & Sweating: Meditation + Exercise = 40% reduction in depression

James Cole
Family

Babies in boxes – The story that keeps on giving

Oh look, it’s a baby in a shoebox. Cute. You know that somewhere on Pinterest that picture has just been added to a collection of newborns in faux nests, with angel wings, and in amongst a thousand pastel-shaded murals. But let’s not pass up the moment to heap praise upon the story behind the intriguing headline – The Finnish baby box, which the state has … Continue reading Babies in boxes – The story that keeps on giving

James Cole