Welcome to being suddenly uncool
Somewhere around thirteen, the eye-roll gets weaponised and you become, without warning, deeply embarrassing. But this is also where actual conversations start — the kind with opinions, arguments, and occasionally a shared laugh at the same joke. Both things are true at once.
What you’ll find here
- Preparing for the teenage years before they actually hit
- Social media — when to say yes, and what’s actually worth watching for
- Navigating exam stress without adding your own on top of it
- Curfews and independence, negotiated without it turning into a stand-off
- Staying close when they’d rather you didn’t
Start here
- The Dad Voice Is Dying (And That’s a Good Thing)
Dads should not longer use their shouting/authoritative voice, instead a more nurturing and calming voice is needed to influence children - Shopping for school clothes – a list to remember [parenting hack]
Ever bought school trousers only to realise you already had 3 pairs that size? 😅 Or gone shopping and blanked on what size your child’s actually in? 👖 Create one…
Coming soon
Preparing for the teenage years before they hit
What to expect, and what to quietly start doing now.
Social media: when to say yes
A dad’s honest framework, not a blanket ban.