You don’t need to be a pro to take decent pictures. Here are a few simple tips, which will help you on your way. Being able to take decent pictures of your children is magic and a skill that I think many dads acquire out of interest, as a result of having children. When my son was born, we wanted to be able to capture valuable moments and thus decided to upgrade our very first, [...]

If my son was asked to prioritise stuff at a playground, the slide would most certainly be at the top of his list. As a matter of fact, if I was asked to recall where I spent the majority of my time, whilst hanging out at playgrounds with jr. I would tell you by the slides. One day, whilst having an enlightened moment in the garden, a thought crossed my mind: hey Dave, imagine all [...]

Being creative, either with word or action, is what child development is all about, and an important way for you to be able to peek into the world of your child and see what is going on in his/her multiverse. The many hours I have spent chatting with my son has led me to believe that most, if not all, of what happens when he plays, is driven by his fantasy. I seem to, sometimes [...]

Here at Planet-dad, we appreciate the fact that being a bit of a handy dad can attract some extra attention, especially from the opposite gender. Here’s a quick way to get some quick points in that department. Whilst watching my son entertain himself by taking down boxes of toys from a shelf, I was inspired to ensure the same pleasure only with books. I figured that my son’s growing interest in books could be promoted, [...]