First-time father
You can’t play with it, you’re a girl
August 10, 2018 | Zen TerrelongeI 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
Now… Say my name: She’s said her first word!
January 19, 2018 | Zen TerrelongeDuring 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
Fitness fanatic to father: I once questioned the dad bod – I don’t now
November 28, 2017 | Zen TerrelongeJust over a year ago, I was a fitness fanatic. Now I’m a father. Is there room for both? Or is the dad bod inevitable?
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Fuerteventura 2017: I was wrong about taking our baby on holiday
September 26, 2017 | Zen TerrelongeOur first argument during the pregnancy was over when we should take our baby on a family holiday, which resulted in me being blasted by the baby brain.Read More
Meet the (other) parents – where are all the baby owners?
July 30, 2017 | Zen Terrelonge 2Jenna knows countless mums and gets to mingle with them during her maternity leave, but my closest mates are yet to reproduce, while the other friends I know with children don’t live anywhere near.Read More
50 days of fatherhood: 50 fast thoughts from a first-time father
July 22, 2017 | Zen Terrelonge50 days have passed since I became a dad, so I’ve shared 50 short thoughts on the journey so far, which other parents may be able to relate to.Read More