There’s a phenomenon that occurs in cars with kids after an outing. Every time we have an outing – be it a day outing or an evening outing – on the way home, or on…
630pm Sunday night I’m in the shower. “Dad where’s my iPad I need to do homework.” I open my eyes letting the soap seep in. The burning sensation offsetting the immense pain I feel from…
I was told by a friend to grow up recently. He was probably right. But I figure if I haven’t ‘grown up’ by now it’s unlikely to happen. I’m still waiting to turn into my…
An apt title considering this weekend Melbourne is having its heaviest December rainfall in history. Widespread flooding is expected throughout the state. It’s going to get messy. But not as messy as a mini-meltdown. My…
I have the HAZMAT (hazardous materials) unit on the phone as the smell of burning plastic fills my nostrils. I run into the bathroom to see my youngest (10) pointing my wife’s hairdryer at me,…
There’s an epidemic and it is taking its toll on most families here in Australia. It’s not a virus. It’s much worse. This is a specific type of unpleasantness. The type that you don’t realise…
This is what the midwife should have said to us when she passed us our baby. Tables, chairs, couches, roofs, me – it doesn’t matter. If it’s higher than ground level it must be conquered….
This parenting thing is getting harder. I thought it would get easier. It’s not. These past 6 months have been hell. And I find I am getting grumpier. Much less tolerant. When the kids were…
As a parent you need to pick your battles. This was one I missed. Didn’t nip it in the bud quick enough. I lost control. I made a mistake. A couple of rude words here…
Running super fast. Wide eyed and over excited. Straight past reception. Over the multi coloured climbing frames. Diving head first into the ball pit. I just can’t help myself! Play centres are so much fun….
Rob Harris