The Fear Factor: Don't Let Your Anxieties Become Their Boundaries

Here's a tough pill to swallow, dads: our fears can become our kids' limitations if we're not careful.

Think back to when you were a kid. Remember that tree you weren't allowed to climb? That neighborhood you couldn't bike to? Chances are, those restrictions had more to do with your parents' fears than actual danger.

But here's the thing: our job isn't to bubble wrap their world. It's to give them the confidence to explore it. When we let our own anxieties dictate their boundaries, we're not protecting them - we're limiting them.

Next time your kid wants to try something that makes you nervous (within reason, obviously), take a breath. Ask yourself: Am I saying no because it's genuinely dangerous, or because I'm scared? Sometimes the bravest thing we can do as dads is step back and let them climb that tree.

Remember, they're writing their own story. Our job is to be the safety net, not the cage.

Sir Edmund Hillary: Climbing Mountains, Raising Giants

Meet Sir Edmund Hillary, the first person to summit Mount Everest and a father who brought the same tenacity to parenting as he did to mountaineering.

After losing his wife Louise and daughter Belinda in a plane crash in 1975, Hillary faced his steepest climb yet - being a single dad to his surviving children. He approached this challenge with the same determination he brought to the mountains.

"You don't have to be a fantastic hero to do certain things," Hillary once said. "You can be just an ordinary chap, sufficiently motivated to reach challenging goals." This philosophy carried through to his parenting, where he encouraged his children to chase their own summits.

His son Peter followed in his footsteps, becoming an accomplished climber in his own right and summiting Everest twice. But Hillary never pushed his children toward mountaineering - he simply showed them that with preparation, determination, and courage, any peak could be conquered.

In a world that often celebrates individual achievement above all else, Hillary showed that being a badass dad means being there for your kids through the valleys as well as the peaks. Whether scaling the world's highest mountains or navigating the challenges of single parenthood, he proved that ordinary people can achieve extraordinary things - especially when motivated by love for their children. Learn more here.

N64 | Anaglogue 3D

For those of us who spent countless hours huddled around a tube TV playing GoldenEye on N64, we have some news that'll make your inner 90s kid do backflips.

Remember those epic four-player split-screen battles, arguing over who gets to be Oddjob, and the unwritten rule about not screen watching? (We all did it anyway.)

Well, dust off those cartridges, because the legendary N64 is getting the upgrade it deserves. Meet the Analogue3D - a reimagined N64 that brings your favorite childhood console into the 4K era.

The best part? It's 100% compatible with every original N64 game. That means Mario Kart 64, Super Smash Bros, and yes, GoldenEye, all in crystal-clear HD glory.

Ready to relive the glory days (and maybe introduce your kids to real multiplayer gaming)? Pre-order yours here. 

Just remember - Oddjob is still cheating.

Lost at the Gym? Try Push-Pull

Hey there, dad staring blankly at gym equipment while scrolling Instagram. Let's simplify your workout with a push-pull routine - the no-nonsense approach to getting stronger.

• Day 1: Push (chest, shoulders, triceps)

• Day 2: Pull (back, biceps)

• Day 3: Legs (quads, hamstrings, calves)

• Day 4: Rest and repeat

No more wandering around wondering what to do next. No complicated splits or hour-long sessions. Just straightforward, efficient workouts that'll have you in and out before the kids wake up.

Ready to ditch the confusion and get moving? Check out this basic push-pull routine.

Remember, the best workout plan is the one you'll actually stick to. Now go forth and push (or pull) something heavy.

Smart Home 101: Stop Yelling at Alexa

If you're still manually turning on lights like it's 2002, or your smart speaker only serves as an expensive kitchen timer, it's time for an upgrade.

Let's start with the basics:

• Get a hub that plays nice with others (Google or Alexa - pick a team and stick with it)

• Smart plugs are your gateway drug - they turn anything with a plug into a smart device

• Automate the obvious first: porch lights, coffee maker, kids' room lights

• Set up routines (like "Bedtime" to shut everything down at once)

Pro Tip: Create a "Movie Time" routine that dims the lights, turns on the TV, and silences notifications. Your family will think you're a wizard.

The real magic? Teaching your kids to turn off their own lights without being asked 47 times. The future is now, dads. Watch this ultimate smart home tutorial here.