Solo parenting, unlike the solo drink, leaves your kids high on fizz and only you going down fast. And then a soft awake it ain't. My wife went on a work trip for a week recently and I greedily took the opportunity for content, and to show my wares as a modern, supportive partner, and to fill in her role as head of the household. At least until my mum arrived.
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2025 Adelaide Fringe – halfway there!
We have hit the halfway point for Fringe 2025 and it has been amazing so far. There has been a lot of fun gigs and a whole bunch of new friends. BUT it means there is only a week left until my show RUSSELL HARTUP: BACK IN YOUR DAY kicks off. Remember you get a … Continue reading 2025 Adelaide Fringe – halfway there!
What if we remembered being babies?
“If you could remember everything as a baby, would it change the way you parent?” I heard this a while ago and it’s a thought that’s lived rent free in my head ever since. It’s a shame I can’t remember where I heard it, it could've been from when I was a baby, because I … Continue reading What if we remembered being babies?
He’s dead, gym
A couple of months ago I was at the gym late at night and to no surprise, the only other people in a 24 hour gym at that time were three dudes. The real surprise was they weren’t trying to “out bro” each other. They were three friends, standing together in a triangle in the … Continue reading He’s dead, gym
Making memories
The Family Outing only exists in extremes. It can be either an absolute disaster or an amazing experience. The only sure thing is that you will create memories together, some amazing memories and some you and your kids will tell a therapist. If your family outing happens during school holidays then you are just asking … Continue reading Making memories