Want to keep romance alive as parents? Try having a quickie
February 14, 2019 | Zen Terrelonge
According to a survey by parenting community Channel Mum, quickies are keeping passion alive for 71% of parents. And it’ll only take two minutes of your time.Read More
“We’re taking her to the hospital” – the words no parent wants to hear
February 7, 2019 | Zen Terrelonge
We had a good run for the past 20 months without any visits to the hospital. Then without warning I got a call from my mum that said she and my old man were taking Roma to the hospital.Read More
I’m glad my daughter is experiencing cinematic diversity like Into the Spider-Verse
January 5, 2019 | Zen Terrelonge
We’ve been to see Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, which marks our first cinema visit of 2019, and it’s a great film that brings comic book fun and throws it on the big screenRead More
Getting into the festive spirit at Drayton Manor’s Magical Christmas event
November 30, 2018 | Zen Terrelonge
She’s only 18 months but our visit to Drayton Manor this month was actually the second time Roma had been there. Not bad going ay? It’s probably just as well a family-friendly theme park has become the go-to as it … Read More
My strategy for getting a 15-month-old through an entire film at the cinema
September 18, 2018 | Zen Terrelonge
My time spent at the cinema has dwindled since becoming a dad, so I felt myself drawn back to what was once my second home over the weekend – and I took Roma with me.Read More
How would you react to a stranger questioning your son’s toy choice?
September 4, 2018 | Zen Terrelonge
Just the other day, a friend was out shopping with her son when a stranger felt the need to question why he was playing with a dollRead More
Raver Tots Outdoor Festival 2018: The event party-loving parents have waited for
August 31, 2018 | Zen Terrelonge
For the parents like me who aren’t ready to burn their skanking shoes yet, the debut Raver Tots Outdoor Festival is where it’s at.Read More
Into the wild: An afternoon at Paradise Wildlife Park
August 28, 2018 | Zen Terrelonge
Not only did we take Roma to the zoo for the first time this weekend, we were on aunt and uncle duties overnight tooRead More
Fancy joining the Tough MudDads and supporting GOSH?
August 22, 2018 | Zen Terrelonge
Having done a couple of runs to support Great Ormond Street Hospital last year, I’ve got my next effort planned: Tough Mudder. And I want you to join me.Read More
You can’t play with it, you’re a girl
August 10, 2018 | Zen Terrelonge
I was at a children’s birthday party and observed an exchange that made me realise just how early boy and girl stereotypes are created.Read More
Standon Calling 2018: When you have a toddler but it’s festival season
August 3, 2018 | Zen Terrelonge
After hitting Standon Calling as a family for the first time in 2017, we returned this year but with a nosey toddler in the place of a sleeping newbornRead More
How I got on answering one question in four minutes
July 10, 2018 | Zen Terrelonge 1
I’ve made my debut on a podcast getting grilled by lovely mum blogger Roze all the way from sunny, wine-soaked Napa Valley in CaliforniaRead More
DadCon 2018: Who let the dads out?
June 29, 2018 | Zen Terrelonge
The live product of The Dad Network, DadCon 2018 took place on Saturday 23rd June where the world of online and offline collided.
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FILM: Mom and Dad: Ever wanted to kill your kids? You’re not alone
March 1, 2018 | Zen Terrelonge
Murderous tendencies coupled with a mid-life crisis and Nicholas Cage the one experiencing both? You’re in for a treat.Read More
Valentine’s Day: Dads talk most romantic stunts and keeping the fire burning
February 14, 2018 | Zen Terrelonge 3
Who says romance is dead? It’s a well known phrase and I imagine the answer to it would be – plenty of parents.Read More
Loo of the Year: Inside England’s best baby changing facility
January 26, 2018 | Zen Terrelonge 5
Using public toilets is never pleasant. And it gets worse inside baby changing facilities – unless, of course, you’re in England’s number one nappy changing spot.Read More
Now… Say my name: She’s said her first word!
January 19, 2018 | Zen Terrelonge 4
During an evening cuddle I thought I heard my daughter mutter something, though I thought my ears may have deceived me. They hadn’t – she said her first word!Read More
Oprah’s Golden Globes speech: A vision of the world I want for my daughter
January 10, 2018 | Zen Terrelonge
As the father of a young daughter, listening to Oprah’s award acceptance speech at the Golden Globes 2018 left my eyes damp with empathy and my belly full of fire.Read More
Doctor’s diagnosis: It’s her double chin
January 5, 2018 | Zen Terrelonge
Before Christmas, I was on a mission to avoid falling ill like many of The Walking Dead characters at work/on my commute. My daughter was not as lucky.Read More
Eight benefits of a couple’s retreat after becoming parents
December 20, 2017 | Zen Terrelonge
Over the weekend, Jenna and I went to Champneys, which marked our first baby-free night away since becoming parents – and I’ve taken away eight things from it.Read More
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