The #1 thing that helps you decide if you want kids
Andrew Noakes Andrew Noakes

The #1 thing that helps you decide if you want kids

I spent years trying to decide if I wanted kids – torn between two different versions of my life. I thought the problem was fear, timing, or practical concerns. But that was only part of it. I was missing something fundamental.

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Why you’ll probably regret becoming a dad
Andrew Noakes Andrew Noakes

Why you’ll probably regret becoming a dad

Here’s what you need to know if you’re a man thinking about having kids: you probably will regret becoming a dad. But there’s a catch: that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s the wrong decision.

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When is it too late to become a dad?
Andrew Noakes Andrew Noakes

When is it too late to become a dad?

Recently, someone came to do some work on my house. As it was the school holidays, he’d brought what I thought was his teenage son with him. Turns out, it was his grandson.

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