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Family, ADHD, growing things and the stories in between.
The Ultimate Children’s Party Guide
Themes, invitations, food, games and the bits nobody warns you about. Everything we've learned from throwing kids' parties, in one practical guide.
How I took on the biggest Vehicle Finance Company in Europe… And Won!
How I rejected a faulty Ford Transit Custom and took on VWFS, CarMoney and the dealer. A long fight, and how I won it.
Dating As You’re About To Hit 50: Real Life Experience, and I Am OUT!
Dating as you close in on 50 is messy, funny and sometimes brutal. My honest take on the apps, the dates and why I've decided I'm out.
Why we never played Moltons Farm, Just yet….
A six-year-old asked for a farm, so we built one: the brand, the shop, the jars and real food grown in Weston-super-Mare. The story of Moltons Farm, and what comes next.
What ChatGPT Says My ADHD Self Is Doing Tomorrow
ChatGPT has helped me with websites, servers, caravans and far too many ideas. So I asked it to predict my tomorrow. It was uncomfortably accurate.
Why This Time It’s Different
The weight was never really the problem. An honest look at stress, pressure and life, and why this time I'm finally doing something about it.
Going Strong Whilst My Life Was Falling Apart: ADHD in Overdrive
Divorce, money worries, ADHD in overdrive and a lot of bad decisions. A raw, first-person story about keeping a business going while life fell apart.
Why I’m Choosing to Downsize From a Six-Bedroom Home to a Two-Bedroom Bungalow
From a six-bedroom family home to a two-bedroom bungalow. Why I chose to downsize, and what I expect to gain by owning less.
Pokémon GO for Parents: A Beginner’s Guide to Playing with Your Child
New to Pokémon GO and playing with your child? The basics in plain English: catching, evolving, managing your bag and making it fun for both of you.
Piratix: A Parent’s-eye Voyage of Figures and YouTube Series
Pirate figures, playsets and a YouTube series. A parent's eye view of Piratix and what kids get out of it.
Bedwetting at Age 6: Why It’s Normal and What You Can Do
Bedwetting at six is far more common than most parents realise. Why it happens, when it's normal and the practical things that genuinely help.
My Son’s Kindness Made Him a Target at Butlins
My son's kindness made him a target on a family break at Butlins. What happened, how it felt as a dad, and what I've learned about protecting kind kids.