Adlai and I have started a little tradition. It is mostly born out of his obsession with his “bike
I come in, put my bike away, kiss my lovely wife, and out Adlai and I go. Sometimes we go to the park, sometimes to the shop. I let him choose. When we walk out our front door, I say, “Left or right?
On mile 23 of the London Marathon I was overtaken by a giant chicken. Let's just say, it was a low point… Looking back on my London Marathon ‘success’ I can only assume it was someone dressed up in a costume or perhaps some kind of hallucination. The lactic acid build...
So, last weekend I electrocuted myself... No, I haven’t adopted a weird new hobby, or fallen in with the wrong crowd. I was just doing a bit of DIY. Or trying to. You may remember that Faith and I bought our first house about 18 months ago. I’m in my mid-30s,...
As we stood admiring a burning effigy of Guy Fawkes I thought it would be funny to ask my six-year-old son what Bonfire Night was all about… I assumed I’d get some random answers to what is a bizarre celebration. Unfortunately, the primary education system has...
Charles and Tina Parker Charles and Tina Parker, parents of their autistic child Chris, have a wealth of experience in bringing up a child with severe autism. Keen to share their journey with other parents, they have published a series of “tell it as it is” books. The...
For kids who stammer, expressing themselves can prove frustrating and upsetting, and they may struggle with low self-esteem as a result. So, what causes stammering, what what do parents need to know? What is a stammer? A stammer (or stutter) is difficulty speaking,...
Not all kids are sporty but sports for kids benefit every child. Sports activities offer a myriad of positives for kids, making a big difference to their lives and confidence. Why should kids play sport? 'It’s absolutely crucial,' says Alastair Park at KICK. 'I see...
