Author: The Hustling Dad

  • How Are You Striking The Balance Between Bae & Baby?

    How Are You Striking The Balance Between Bae & Baby?

    As I mentioned in my “about” page. I am a husband and a dad. I was a husband before I became a dad and inasmuch as I love being a dad; I must not forget my role as a husband to my wife! Importance of not forgetting our roles as husbands/partners Our marriage counsellor mentioned…

  • Dads Let’s Talk Postnatal Depression

    Dads Let’s Talk Postnatal Depression

    I feel like this is a topic that is usually swept under the carpet. One of the reasons may be that it is not common for a bloke to talk about their insecurities, ‘feelings’, or display any signs of emotions and vulnerabilities. I was one of those blokes who rarely showed these vulnerabilities, then my…

  • Let’s Talk “Generational Wealth”

    Let’s Talk “Generational Wealth”

    Finance is usually an uncomfortable topic to discuss; but when our children are involved I believe it should be compulsory. It’s important that we as parents instil healthy financial habits in our children i.e. saving, investing and giving. My Background My parents are immigrants from Nigeria. Upon their arrival in the UK they had to…

  • Looking To Start a family?

    Looking To Start a family?

    “Failing to plan, is planning to fail” as they say. I believe this principle should also be applied when looking to start a family (I like to call it an empire). “Failing to plan, is planning to fail” Resources When it comes to starting a family two of our precious resources will be heavily required…

  • The day I became a Dad

    The day I became a Dad

    21st November is a day that will live with me forever, my princess was born. conception Shortly after marriage (in the summer of 2018), the discussion of family planning commenced and we were ready to bring someone into the world! To increase our chances of the BFP (Big Fat Positive) we bought zinc and folic…