kids say the darnedest things.

romania. arguably the oddest place ever.

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How To Parent the Heck Out of Your Kids This Lockdown Season!

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9 Essential Things Every Dad Needs to Do for Himself

Because dad's need to take some timeout too... Every parent deserves to have some time for themselves, to take care of themselves, and to...

The Best Education for Your Little Over-Achiever

Having kids is so rewarding. But sometimes, you get blessed with one that seems to have been delivered by a drunk stork. You look at that li

There's Nothing Worse Than Career Doubts (But I Got Your Back)

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Pop Quiz: Are You Keeping Your Family Healthy?

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How to Cope When Your Child is on a School Trip Abroad

A school trip is something that you’ve learned to deal with over the years. And you know what, the children and the teachers deserve some...

How To Get Back On Your Feet After Tough Times

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They’re Going Back To School Soon, Huh? What Do We Have To Do Again?

The summer months are coming to a close. They were fun, weren’t they? We actually managed to get a little sunshine this time. Did you get yo

5 Tips For Daddy Birds Coping With An Empty Nest

It only seemed like five minutes ago that you were showing your son or daughter how to tie their shoelaces. And it doesn't seem that lon

Make Your Next Family Road Trip The One You'll Remember

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What If *These* Tips Really Could Get You Behind The Wheel Of Your (Semi) Dream Car?

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Ummm, What Is This Reverse Parental Syndrome Thing?

Ah, the joys of parenting. There is a before and an after when you have children. That’s probably why so many parents want you to believe th

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About Me

hey! i'm will, the creator of my mad little family. not literally. i mean i didn't give birth. that bit mummy did. i just mean creator as in creator of this blog.

anyway, i'm totally incompetent as a parent and totally unqualified to give you any advice, trust me. saying that, trump is totally incompetent and unqualified to be president. so yeah, sit back, laugh a little, share a little and ignore absolutely everything i say.

love, hugs n' a bit of ciao.