New parents
National Poetry Day: A poem I wrote for my daughter before she was born
September 28, 2017 | Zen TerrelongeAccording to the internet, it’s National Poetry Day. By no means am I a rapper – as much as I hate to admit it – or a bard, but that didn’t stop me from writing something of a lyrical nature for my daughter well ahead of her birth.Read More
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
Visiting York: What the historic city has to offer a young family
September 5, 2017 | Zen TerrelongeAfter learning from our mistakes in Manchester, we embarked on another road trip, this time visiting the stunning old city of York. Read More
Why mums and dads have turned to social networks
August 31, 2017 | Zen TerrelongeThese days it’d be tough to bump into someone on the street without a smartphone. As such, mums and dads are increasingly reliant on social networks and the online world for parenting.Read More
Key takeaways from going cinema with a newborn baby
August 10, 2017 | Zen TerrelongeWe’ve finally taken our newborn daughter to the cinema – here are the key takeaways from the nerve-racking experience.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 Terrelonge 250 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