I recently made a move that many music fans are quietly considering: ditching Spotify for CDs / MP3s. Why? Because I realised I was paying over £150 a year just to listen to the exact same 50 songs on repeat during my daily drive. Between work, surviving 9-month-old behaviour changes at home, and making sure … Read more
“Dan, what are you doing? Starting a blog in 2026? Don’t you know blogging is dead? SEO is dead, blogs are trash, don’t you know AI is taking over, you won’t make any money. Everyone is on TikTok, YouTube, or podcasts, that’s where the money is!” Is it, though? I’ve spent over 10 years creating … Read more
A few days ago, I wrote an honest post about the challenging 9-month-old behaviour changes we’re currently battling, from changing mat escapes to baby biting. But parenting isn’t all backaches and battle-cries! For every chaotic moment at this stage, there’s an absolute golden milestone that makes you stop, smile, and think: “Yeah, this dad gig … Read more
Do you have boxes of old VHS and camcorder tapes tucked away in the attic or a spare room, gathering dust while holding some of your most precious family memories? If so, you’re not alone. Here’s how to digitise VHS tapes at home without spending a fortune. I’m Dan, and my spare room currently holds … Read more
Let’s be completely honest for a minute: 9 to 10 month olds are chaos. We love them to bits. Watching them learn new skills and hit milestones is incredible. But some days, their new habits leave you standing in the middle of the room rubbing your aching back, asking: “WHY?!” Between learning to crawl and … Read more
Is your dog getting fat from baby food dropped under the highchair? You’re not alone. The moment our 9-month-old daughter started sitting in her highchair to eat solid food, our dog’s life changed forever. Throwing food is just one of the many challenging 9-month-old behaviour changes we’re dealing with right now. A few months into … Read more
How often should grandparents babysit? First off, it completely depends on your family. If your parents live more than two hours away, regular childcare just isn’t realistic. I can’t tell you what you should do, but I can share what is working for us right now. For our family, the answer is 2 to 3 … Read more
A 09:49 AM car crash, a ruined KIT day, and 9 unexpected hours alone with my 10-month-old daughter. Here’s how I survived my first big solo parenting shift without panicking.
A week ago my wife went back to work, leaving grandparents babysitting with a baby schedule for their first full day looking after our nine month-old daughter. Up until then, grandparent visits had been all smiles and cuddles. But last week? Last week, my parents learned that babysitting a baby full-time in 2026 isn’t all … Read more
Well, it’s Sunday evening. If you’re wondering what a realistic weekend routine with a baby looks like for working parents, I missed my window to post this on Friday night because, well, tiredness won. But as I sit here reflecting on how the weekend just vanished, I realised my weekend lie ins are officially gone. … Read more
So, I wanted to start a blog. And this is it. Welcome to my breakdown of the daily routine of a working dad with a nine-month-old. I’ve wanted to do this for ages, but I usually end up finding something else to do, mostly getting easily distracted by shiny new shows on Netflix. But here … Read more