by James Fouche | Nov 5, 2022 | Thoughts
It is the milestone parents fear the most. Knowing when to start potty training can be tricky. This article is not about the where or the how of pee-pees and poo-poos. It’s about when the business gets done. While some believe it is best to start potty training as...
by James Fouche | Oct 5, 2022 | Travel
You love to travel, but you dread the thought of travelling with kids. What to do? Over the last decade or two, travel blogging has become a necessary support system for tourism industries the world over. However, only a small percentage of these specialize in family...
by James Fouche | Oct 5, 2022 | Thoughts
The pros and cons of getting a family pet can be like working your way out of a maze. Here are some tips to help you. Getting a family pet for the house is usually a quick discussion, which is regretted the very next day. When dad scoops up Rambo’s towering heaps of...
by James Fouche | Sep 5, 2022 | Thoughts
Do you spend enough Man Time with your little man? How important is daddy and boy time in your house? When we think of man time, there is a tiny firecracker that pops inside our mind. Kaboom! We think hiking trips, hunting, rugby, fast cars or beer. Just thinking...
by James Fouche | Jun 23, 2022 | Thoughts
The stress of losing everything can break you. Hitting rock bottom. Crash and burn. Down and out. Dead in the water. Up in smoke. Hitting the skids. In dire straits. There are many ways of saying you find yourself in stormy seas. No matter the severity of the storm,...
by James Fouche | Jun 5, 2022 | Thoughts
A child’s ability to communicate is a vital milestone, but what if your child is a late talker? At some point we all encounter the guideline of what our child should be doing and by what age they should be doing it. There’s nothing better than working your way through...
by James Fouche | May 25, 2022 | Thoughts
What is a disposable nappy made of? What happens to it after it hits the bin? And how much will it cost you? There are loads of info about the benefits of using a cloth nappy vs the disposable nappy we have come to value so much. In no way is this another attempt to...
by James Fouche | May 5, 2022 | Thoughts
Is there a connection between coffee and parenting? Is there some secret link we have never heard about? In short: yes, there is. Dads the world over will be glad to know that there is scientific proof that your daily coffee could make you a better parent. Most...
by James Fouche | Apr 5, 2022 | Thoughts
With Easter on the doorstep, parents are scrambling to find chocolate alternatives. Here are some ideas. Easter is upon us. To most it’s a joyous time of remembrance as we contemplate crucifixion of our Saviour and the ascension. Others are increasingly happy just to...
by James Fouche | Mar 25, 2022 | Thoughts
Books are getting more expensive by the day. Which raises the question of whether to buy a paperback or an e-book. Personally, I’d rather have you buy my e-books. Here’s why: As an avid reader – and an author – nothing beats the feel of a book in your hands. The...
