en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/347370 Comments by marriedparentdad http://singleparentdad.blogspot.co.uk/2016/07/whats-healthy-amount-of-risk-for.html#IDComment1025579592 That's a very good point. That most accidents are called that as they could not have been predicted, whereas you're deliberately introducing risk by things like trampolining. So is that something you've avoided, or stopped your kids from doing? Fri, 8 Jul 2016 19:37:18 +0000 http://singleparentdad.blogspot.co.uk/2016/07/whats-healthy-amount-of-risk-for.html#IDComment1025579592 http://singleparentdad.blogspot.com/2016/02/are-you-worried-about-sats.html#IDComment1012109747 Hi Ruth, glad to know you still dip in here, and that it isn't just me. Do you know which of the Tom Gates books that's in? Might get Max to re-read it for the reminder from someone who isn't me. Thanks for the good luck! Fri, 5 Feb 2016 13:43:59 +0000 http://singleparentdad.blogspot.com/2016/02/are-you-worried-about-sats.html#IDComment1012109747 http://singleparentdad.blogspot.com/2016/01/should-i-stop-blogging-about-my-child.html#IDComment1011847722 I feel that sister. My boy does so many funny things, and likes it when he's painted in a good light. But, likewise, isn't so funny when he's trying to be. We've talked about sharing stuff, and even the possibility of putting content out there together. And I think if we actually committed to that we'd learn how each of us feels about sharing some of our lives online. Tue, 2 Feb 2016 15:48:05 +0000 http://singleparentdad.blogspot.com/2016/01/should-i-stop-blogging-about-my-child.html#IDComment1011847722 http://singleparentdad.blogspot.com/2016/01/should-i-stop-blogging-about-my-child.html#IDComment1011847573 I am always conflicted on this. I don't share a great deal. And I'm not a personal Facebook user. Guess I'm getting increasingly conscious of Max's privacy as it becomes more precious to him. Thanks for sharing. Sharing being the apt point! Tue, 2 Feb 2016 15:45:59 +0000 http://singleparentdad.blogspot.com/2016/01/should-i-stop-blogging-about-my-child.html#IDComment1011847573 http://singleparentdad.blogspot.com/2016/01/top-3-family-films-on-netflix.html#IDComment1010368410 Yes, but good call. Think Despicable Me 2 is available on Netflix. Also love Monsters University as a somewhat related tangent. Sun, 17 Jan 2016 10:16:19 +0000 http://singleparentdad.blogspot.com/2016/01/top-3-family-films-on-netflix.html#IDComment1010368410 http://singleparentdad.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/is-netflix-good-for-families.html#IDComment1000471129 That's a very good point Michael. Without commercials, like on some catch up services, I can play precisely how much time I have and if I can squeeze in an episode of something or not. Plus, as you type, kids aren't exposed to adverts, and thus parents not exposed to kids pining for the plastic crap contained in those adverts. Wed, 21 Oct 2015 10:33:05 +0000 http://singleparentdad.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/is-netflix-good-for-families.html#IDComment1000471129 http://singleparentdad.blogspot.com/2015/09/why-school-reading-quotas-are-bad-for.html#IDComment995524255 I like that idea. We don't really have a pattern to our reading. My boy usually reads before bed, and always takes a book or comic with him anywhere he's not going to be 100% occupied. Thu, 17 Sep 2015 18:37:38 +0000 http://singleparentdad.blogspot.com/2015/09/why-school-reading-quotas-are-bad-for.html#IDComment995524255 http://singleparentdad.blogspot.com/2015/09/why-school-reading-quotas-are-bad-for.html#IDComment995524151 Agree 100% with that. It's a very a short-sighted, almost draconian and one-style-fits-all doomed to failure philosophy. Thu, 17 Sep 2015 18:36:30 +0000 http://singleparentdad.blogspot.com/2015/09/why-school-reading-quotas-are-bad-for.html#IDComment995524151 http://singleparentdad.blogspot.com/2015/06/when-your-health-scares-life-out-of.html#IDComment975969256 It sure is. Thank Q for your kind words. Thu, 4 Jun 2015 09:29:23 +0000 http://singleparentdad.blogspot.com/2015/06/when-your-health-scares-life-out-of.html#IDComment975969256 http://singleparentdad.blogspot.com/2015/06/when-your-health-scares-life-out-of.html#IDComment975938597 Thank you, and indeed. They've been, and continue to be, amazing. Thu, 4 Jun 2015 06:10:31 +0000 http://singleparentdad.blogspot.com/2015/06/when-your-health-scares-life-out-of.html#IDComment975938597 http://singleparentdad.blogspot.com/2015/06/when-your-health-scares-life-out-of.html#IDComment975772745 Thanks Darcie, hopefully I'm now on my way. Wed, 3 Jun 2015 12:42:40 +0000 http://singleparentdad.blogspot.com/2015/06/when-your-health-scares-life-out-of.html#IDComment975772745 http://singleparentdad.blogspot.com/2015/04/our-awesome-family-holiday-to-mexico.html#IDComment966271301 Cheers Rose, I'm glad that shines through. We had a top family holiday in Mexico. Thu, 23 Apr 2015 19:19:36 +0000 http://singleparentdad.blogspot.com/2015/04/our-awesome-family-holiday-to-mexico.html#IDComment966271301 http://singleparentdad.blogspot.com/2015/04/our-awesome-family-holiday-to-mexico.html#IDComment966271202 Proper jealous. It will be awesome. We were about a 10 minute drive from Tulum. And it's definitely not the med, you see nothing like the Collectivo in Europe! Be looking forward to read about how you get on, and please give us a shout if you fancy any more details of the stuff we got up to. Thu, 23 Apr 2015 19:18:59 +0000 http://singleparentdad.blogspot.com/2015/04/our-awesome-family-holiday-to-mexico.html#IDComment966271202 http://singleparentdad.blogspot.com/2015/03/the-best-uk-theme-parks-for-families.html#IDComment959643746 My lad splits the difference at 10. Be prepared for your older one to be able to go on rides your younger one can't, as there is a 1.4metre height restriction on some of the bigger rides. However there are some fantastic rides that don't have that stipulation, Sonic Spin Ball is one of the best roller coasters at Alton Towers, in our humble opinion. Hope you get to go soon. Wed, 25 Mar 2015 12:21:27 +0000 http://singleparentdad.blogspot.com/2015/03/the-best-uk-theme-parks-for-families.html#IDComment959643746 http://singleparentdad.blogspot.com/2015/03/the-best-uk-theme-parks-for-families.html#IDComment959417659 How old are your two? Alton Towers has changed a lot since my childhood, and I would say it was even better now. Cheers for the Flamingo Land tip, we're heading north in the summer so I will add it to our possible days out. Tue, 24 Mar 2015 12:26:35 +0000 http://singleparentdad.blogspot.com/2015/03/the-best-uk-theme-parks-for-families.html#IDComment959417659 http://singleparentdad.blogspot.com/2015/03/my-childs-first-school-residential-trip.html#IDComment957775747 I'd laugh, but I'm too busy stocktaking my son's underpants to check that he must have some with him! Tue, 17 Mar 2015 10:38:42 +0000 http://singleparentdad.blogspot.com/2015/03/my-childs-first-school-residential-trip.html#IDComment957775747 http://singleparentdad.blogspot.com/2014/02/top-secret-world-book-day-event.html#IDComment799481599 I can't claim responsibility, but I can claim that this book would be a great choice. Loads of interesting facts in it, plus its fold out features are engaging for 9 year-old and 36 year-old boys! Fri, 28 Feb 2014 13:35:52 +0000 http://singleparentdad.blogspot.com/2014/02/top-secret-world-book-day-event.html#IDComment799481599 http://singleparentdad.blogspot.com/2013/05/its-too-nice-to-be-inside.html#IDComment641272958 I can recommend Star Wars day. Top event, lots of people, but no pressure selling just characters there mingling with the kids to enjoy. Lightsaber lessons and all sorts. Mon, 13 May 2013 11:38:41 +0000 http://singleparentdad.blogspot.com/2013/05/its-too-nice-to-be-inside.html#IDComment641272958 http://singleparentdad.blogspot.com/2013/05/its-too-nice-to-be-inside.html#IDComment641272320 Will have a look, as my boy is definitely a country kid! Mon, 13 May 2013 11:37:35 +0000 http://singleparentdad.blogspot.com/2013/05/its-too-nice-to-be-inside.html#IDComment641272320 http://singleparentdad.blogspot.com/2013/05/its-too-nice-to-be-inside.html#IDComment641272009 It was great fun. Mon, 13 May 2013 11:37:04 +0000 http://singleparentdad.blogspot.com/2013/05/its-too-nice-to-be-inside.html#IDComment641272009