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My name is Neil, I am a self employed window cleaner from Warrington. (previously an accountant)

I have two children, Joshua and Thomas. They are the centre of my world. I truly am a 21st century dad. I bathe,

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Education > Education (Other) Do children learn better in single-sex schools?: 16 of 16
Children who attend single sex schools do not learn any better than mixed sex school students. Separating the sexes at such a formative time in a child's life can only be detrimental to their transition into the outside world. If a child wants to learn something at school, it makes no difference that a member of the opposite ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Camping How to maintain a safe campfire: 15 of 15
There's nothing quite like a roaring camp fire on a chilly night when spending time in the great outdoors.The camp fire has been around for thousands of years and has been passed down through the generations from caveman to modern day man.A hot campfire is a beautiful thing but it can also be a deadly unstoppable inferno if n... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Drug addiction: 12 of 12
Drugs, whether or not you are aware but we all take them, from your pharmacy to your local drug dealer, is there a difference?The labeling of the word drugs conjures up thoughts of a sleazy rough looking bloke selling bags of chemicals to the desperate and needy addict.Is this the case, or is it just the very image the govern... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Tips Childcare suggestions for a parent getaway weekend: 11 of 11
Its been a long time coming hasn't it, that weekend away without the kids, a time to let the real you out for a couple of days.Bringing up children is hard to say the least, every minute of every day is consumed with the best wishes of your child. No one can blame you for wanting some 'you time'.When planning a weekend away t... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Problems Parents Face When children pick fights just to connect with parents: 9 of 9
Children love attention from their parents or elders, and will adopt any means possible to get it.Children who are lacking affection will try a variety of tactics to get a reaction from their parent, whether it be good or bad.They will soon establish a pattern with bad behaviour earning them the reward of a little time with m... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Problems Parents Face Strategies for helping your reluctant child swimmer take the plunge: 7 of 7
To a small child even the smallest of learner pools must seem like a vast ocean and a very daunting place.The reluctant child swimmer lacks the confidence to get into the water and this is what must be addressed.The old saying "you must catch them young" has a massive bearing on how quickly the unwilling swimmer will learn to... More..
Home & Garden > Furniture Leather furniture as an option for the home: 5 of 5
Leather is far from the cheapest of materials when it comes to the finish of a piece of furniture, but the initial overspend compared to fabric will be more than recovered in the coming years.Leather furniture is resistant to spills; it will not soak into the fabric leaving an unsightly stain that will cost you even more mone... More..
Home & Garden > Real Estate (Other) How to effectively discourage burglars: 3 of 3
Every home owner fears the day that they come home to find that they have been the victim of burglary. All of their prized possessions that they have toiled and saved to buy have been stolen and what is more, the safety of the home has been compromised and many owners who have been through this terrible ordeal no longer feel ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Sports & Recreation (Other) The decline of the heavyweight boxing division: 2 of 2
The heavyweight boxing division has been in decline for the past ten years, gone are the multi million dollar fights that escalated these sportsmen to the echelons of the highest earning sports stars of the planet.The decline started with the fall of the legendary Iron Mike Tyson, no longer was there an individual who seemed ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Sports News & Opinion (Other) Is Michael Vaughan the right man to be captain of England's cricket team?: 2 of 2
With the semi finals of the cricket world cup approaching, many teams are looking at the structure of their teams and beginning to assess the future of some players.England have not enjoyed the best of form through the world cup to date and look favourite not to qualify for the semi final stages.Questions are starting to be h... More..