There is a feeling of relief at this time of year
Rory Fitzgerald
Dad’s Diary
The older generation gets on so well with the very young
Dad’s Diary
Rory Fitzgerald takes a trip to Santa Claus with this children
Dad’s Diary
Everyone is a traditionalist at Christmas writes Rory Fitzgerald
Dad’s Diary
Rory Fitzgerald describes his son’s fourth birthday
Dad’s Diary
Adventures on a family holiday in Italy
Writing your will
Rory Fitzgerald looks at an issue we all need to face
Celebrating a day of love
Rory Fitzgerald looks at the origins of St Valentine’s Day St Valentine’s Day is not what it once was. Many historians believe that until the Middle Ages it was associated, not with romantic love, but with ideas of sacrifice and agape — or the love of God. However, the feast day can still…
Benefits of good childcare 30 years on
While the early years can be the most taxing for parents, they are also the most critical for child development. A major American study has found that the effects of good childcare on infants can be seen even at the age of 30. The study found that children who received a quality programme of extensive…
Dad’s diary: Baffling words and bedtime stories
All the grumpiness of being awoken at 6am is dispelled by a single word: ‘cug’. A ‘cug’, in my two-year-old’s nomenclature, is something halfway between a cuddle and a hug. So when I’m awoken by a persistent request for a cug, it’s hard not to be touched, however early the hour. However, making regular use…