Subscribe now The other morning started like most others: at 6:45am, I’m awakened to the sound of tiny pounding footsteps across my landing as my three-year-old daughter runs into our bedroom. She comes to my side of the bed, knowing that I’m the one that’ll actually get up and entertain this early morning bullshit. I pull myself to sitting and, holy fuck, the world is spinning. I thought my body had gotten used to the horrible startled jolts out of a sleep state that punctuate days as a parent. Usually I’m just about able to function on a near-human level—but this particular morning hit me ..read more

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Hi everyone! ? We’ll be into today’s main topic in a moment. But first… It’s true that you’ll never truly be prepared for becoming a first-time parent. Having said that, I’m a firm believer that candid, shared experiences and knowledge from real parents is invaluable in your preparation for life as a new mum or dad. That’s why I’ve written a short ebook called 30 Things You Need to Know About Becoming a Parent—and it’s free to all subscribers of Some Other Dad! Inside, you’ll get a whistle-stop tour of every aspect of first-time parenting: from planning to have a child, pregnancy, childb ..read more

Hi! ? We’re back again for another Thursday Thread (yes, I’ve done another secret rebranding. No, I can’t guarantee I won’t do it again)! If you enjoy this one and fancy another next week, become a paid subscriber to get a thread every Thursday, exclusive Wednesday posts and more! Subscribe now So you might have seen the title of this and thought: that’s a weird question for Brad to ask out of the blue. It stemmed from this Guardian article that I read on Tuesday afternoon over what was meant to be a relaxing mid-afternoon cup of tea, intended to calm me down after I went on a massive ra ..read more

This is the first in a new series of posts where every Wednesday, I’ll break down a list of five things on any topic either directly, indirectly or even vaguely related to parenting and raising kids. We’re kicking off by looking at some helpful bits of tech that have helped me while raising my two kids. If you’re not already a full subscriber and you enjoy this preview, upgrade your subscription to get access to each Here’s Five in full: Subscribe now God knows how people parented before electricity, hot water and Disney+. Seriously, technology has made our lives as parents a hell of a lot ..read more

Subscribe now I’m sat on the playroom floor with a bunch of hastily-attached hairclips digging into my scalp and some poorly applied nail polish adorning my fingers. I think we’re playing shops, but for some reason I’m also Muffin from Bluey. She’s Bluey, obviously. Yes, I know she’s wearing a Cinderella dress. No, don’t point out the discrepancy. It’s not worth it. I go to give her some change from the till, only to find that all the play money (the few notes and coins that aren’t under the sofa) is gone—it’s all in my daughter’s little handbag. “Pause game,” I say. “Do you want to put som ..read more

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“Just pop her on the scales for me,” said the midwife. Or was it the health visitor? We saw so many professionals in the first few weeks with our eldest, that I honestly don’t remember. We both watched the digital numbers flicker and dance as our screaming baby daughter lay on the scales. I’d been there through each breastfeed, day or night, logging the length of each one, making sure we hit the upper end of the recommended eight to twelve feeds a day. I even note which breast she feeds off first. We were min-maxing this shit, but it didn’t matter unless that number on those scales was high ..read more

This is the first in a new series of discussion threads here on Some Other Dad! One a month, we can all chat about something that affects us as parents, and share our experiences with each other. If you‘re a paid supporter, you’ll get two more each month, and you’ll be helping Some Other Dad to keep going. Your support would be greatly appreciated! Subscribe now That’s it for the preamble: let’s talk about balancing freedom and safety. This comes up for me so, so damn often. I think I’ve been modelled a lot of caution as a child. So for me, the instinct to make sure my daughter is safe whil ..read more

Hi! ? This is Some Other Dad—the weekly newsletter about the day-to-day joys and challenges we face as parents. Click the button below to subscribe, so you never miss an issue! Subscribe now Once again, a high-pitched yell drags me from my bed as the sun begins to rise. I take my pillow with me, intent on getting some extra sleep top-and-tail on1 my three-year-old daughter’s bed whilst she draws pictures on the iPad that I also grab on the way. I check the time as I go: Saturday, 6:45am. Not a time of the week my pre-parenting self was ever awake for. Her face drops as I enter the room. “I ..read more