Author: Father Opinion

Why We Are Skipping TV Before Age Two (And How We Survive Without It)

We all know TV is the easiest babysitter in the world. When you are a working parent trying to make dinner or answer an email, turning on a cartoon feels like magic. But right now, with an 18-month-old toddler running around the house, we are doing everything we can to keep the TV off. Here … Continue reading Why We Are Skipping TV Before Age Two (And How We Survive Without It) →

Understanding 30 Hours Free Childcare in England

We spent months stressing about finding a nursery place. When we finally got one, and then got our funding code approved, I genuinely thought the hard part was over. Then the first invoice arrived. If you have just been approved for 30 hours of government-funded childcare in England and you are looking at a bill … Continue reading Understanding 30 Hours Free Childcare in England →

Life Before a Baby: The 3 Things I Actually Miss (Honest Dad Confession)

I love my daughter. She is 10 months old now, and watching her grow is the best thing I have ever done. But if I said I didn't miss my life before baby sometimes, I would be lying. There is a lot of "Dad Guilt" around this topic. We are supposed to be grateful every … Continue reading Life Before a Baby: The 3 Things I Actually Miss (Honest Dad Confession) →

My 10-Month-Old’s Daily Routine: The Real WFH Dad Version

If you look at parenting schedules on Instagram, everything looks perfect. The baby wakes up smiling, eats organic kale, and naps for two hours while the dad gets a full workout in. That is not my life. My daughter is now 10 months old, and we have finally found a 10 month old daily routine … Continue reading My 10-Month-Old’s Daily Routine: The Real WFH Dad Version →

Philips Avent vs Tommee Tippee: Which Bottle is Better?

If you are standing in the baby aisle (or scrolling Amazon at 3 AM) trying to decide between Philips Avent vs Tommee Tippee, you are not alone. These are probably the two biggest bottle brands out there. We didn't know which one to pick, so we did what most new parents do: we bought both. … Continue reading Philips Avent vs Tommee Tippee: Which Bottle is Better? →