Leigh Connelly

By Leigh Connelly, Dad & Writer. My father was never one for long-winded lectures or heartfelt chats, and, in no way could he be described as a loving, doting father. Affectionate moments were few and far between, and he was a man of even fewer words while I was growing up. But as I've grown older (and hopefully a little wiser), I've realised that the best advice he ever gave me wasn't spoken—it was lived. Through his actions, my dad showed me the importance of hard work, punctuality,...

By Leigh Connelly, Dad & Writer. Tantrums, those delightful moments when your little angel transforms into a tiny tornado of emotions, often giving you no clue what set them off. Did they stub their toe, or did you cut their sandwiches wrong? Maybe you served them juice in a cup that wasn't the right shade of red (yes, that's all it can take). Getting through tantrums can be tough, especially when you're stuck in a supermarket queue, or your precious cherub decides to go off while waiting...

By Leigh Connelly, Dad & Writer. Parenting teenagers is like tiptoeing through a minefield—one wrong move, and you're caught in an emotional explosion that'll ruin your day faster than you can say, "What happened?!" . It's during these times I can find myself feeling oddly nostalgic about the good old days. You know, the ones filled with dirty nappies, sleepless nights, and the terrible twos. Those early days of fatherhood were exhausting, but dealing with a teenager in a mood can make them...