Everyone always thinks Ed has the day off. Why else would he be out and about with three small children? But Ed has a wife with a paying job and a belief that parents should screw up their own kids rather than leaving it to strangers. Most importantly, he also has a pen-pal. A practical guide to being a bloke who looks after small children. How to make it happen. How to make it work. How not to go crazy.

Kids, Cuddles and Caffeine Blog. Dads need lots of stuff. Brace yourself, though - it runs onto a second page. It is all quite fun, however. Check out some of the many toys and games. That have kept my children amused over the years, avoid the horror of the Golden Coin Maker. And discover one of the best books ever. To add to your LOVEFiLM queue.

Kids, Cuddles and Caffeine Blog. Sleep - How to make them do it while surviving without it yourself. Potty Training - Mind the puddle. Risk Assessment - Which is more dangerous? Hot coffee, zombies or a sudden downpour of Xboxes? Parent and toddler - Fitting in. Multiple children - How to cope when child number two arrives. Kids and TV - What should they get to watch? Naming children - Think carefully.