Welcome to DadBlog.co.uk

Hi, I’m Seb – a dad navigating the beautiful bedlam of fatherhood with five incredible kids and a wonderfully loving and patient wife. Life in our home is a whirlwind of homeschooling adventures, neurodiverse parenting challenges, and the occasional battle over screen time, all while tackling life’s neverending challenges.

Why I Started DadBlog

Back in 2020, I wanted a space to share the ups, downs, and downright hilarious moments of being a dad. With a background in digital marketing, I decided to merge my love for writing with my passion for parenting. Dad Blog became a place where I could reflect on fatherhood while offering other dads (and parents in general) relatable stories, practical advice, and a bit of much-needed humour.

From the insanity of home birthing three of my kids (my wife is an absolute warrior) – two unassisted, and one during the pandemic – to navigating life as a dad with late diagnosed ADHD, I realised my experiences could help others.

I guess this blog is my way of saying: You’re not alone in this wild ride. (Mr Bones anyone)?

What Makes Dad Blog Different?

I know there are countless parenting blogs out there, but here’s what sets Dad Blog apart:

Real Talk About Fatherhood

I’m not here to sell perfection. I’m here to share real stories, both the wins and the L’s, because let’s face it, parenting isn’t always pretty.

Neurodiverse Parenting Insights

Recently diagnosed with ADHD, with various neurodiversities (Autism, AuDHD) in the family as well. I share how it’s shaped my approach to parenting and life. If you’re navigating similar challenges, you’ll find understanding and tips here. No judgement and no preaching, I promise!

Home Education Know-How

From phonics to physics (well, sort of), homeschooling five kids has taught me more than I ever expected about education, patience, and finding creative ways to teach.

This journey has meant that I am now a Twinkl Ambassador, something I would have never dreamt of in a million years!

Work & SEO Insights

With over a decade in digital marketing, I’ve worked with global brands and developed strategies that drive millions of visitors.

Stick around to discover more SEO tips, tricks, and tools that can help you boost your site’s performance and simplify your workflow.

Nostalgia & General Chit-Chat

I’m a massive fan of the 80s and 90s—though it only hit me yesterday (December 13th, to be precise) just how long ago those decades were.

Case in point: I found myself incapacitated (read: collapsed on the kitchen floor after my youngest landed a direct hit to the crown jewels) when my son wandered over, Game Boy in hand, and asked how it worked.

Of course, the cartridge didn’t work straight away—because they never did—so I seized the opportunity to show him how we “fixed” things back in the day. I asked, “How do you think we got these working?”

His first answer? “Replace the batteries in the cartridge.” A solid attempt, though misguided. His second idea? Trying to jam it in backwards. Also creative, if not entirely effective.

In the end, I showed him the true 90s tech wizardry—blowing into the cartridge like your life depended on it. That didn’t quite do the trick this time, but a bit of percussive maintenance (a gentle whack on the Game Boy) later, and we were in business.

After a brief moment of horror at how ancient I must seem, we ended up bonding over a round of Bomberman while I tried to regain my dignity. Half an hour later, he looked up and said, “I can’t believe how good the tech was… 40 years ago!” – OUCH.

As Featured In…

This is a bit bare at the moment, but I’m making waves I promise! 2025 is the year of Dad Blog.

Collaborations

Coming soon… I’m excited for this one!

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Trusted by Parents and Brands Alike

Looking to work with me, or curious about my credentials?

I’ve been working in the digital space for as long as I can remember—my first foray into web development was at the tender age of 13. Admittedly, I wasn’t exactly a coding prodigy, but I did manage to build some truly horrific websites on Geocities and Homestead.

That early passion turned into something a bit more serious as I started running my own websites as an affiliate marketer. By 23, I’d pivoted into a technical SEO role at a local agency, which eventually led to becoming Head of Link Building and Outreach. I managed my own team and oversaw the link-building strategies of 120+ clients—a role I held for the best part of five years before taking the leap into freelancing.

Freelance life has suited me well. My own projects have seen their fair share of highs and lows, including affiliate ventures that generated over £1 million in annual revenue and others that brought in 18 million unique visitors a year. (Covid was wild.)

I’ve also had the privilege of working with some incredible brands along the way, including Adobe, Cartoon Network, Vistaprint, Hoseasons, Twinkl, Google, and many more.

If you’re a brand looking for SEO expertise, effective link-building strategies, or someone to help you grow your online presence, I’d love to hear from you. With over a decade of experience in both the technical and creative sides of SEO, I’m well-equipped to deliver results that matter.

Whether you’re a brand looking to collaborate or a fellow parent in search of trusted insights, I bring experience, creativity, and a touch of nostalgia to everything I do.

DadBlog Journey

My journey with Dad Blog has only just begun, and I can’t wait to share more successes with you in the near future, but for now, this will have to do.

• 30,000+ readers a month find inspiration and advice on DadBlog.co.uk.
• Top 10 Vuelio Dad Blog.
• Top 10 Feedspot Dad Blog.
• Twinkl Ambassador (never in my adolescent life did I plan to home educate my future imaginary children, so ending up with this accolade, really makes it really special to me).

Let’s Connect

DadBlog is more than just a blog—it’s a community of parents figuring it all out together.

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A Quick Note on AI Usage

At DadBlog.co.uk, I use AI tools like ChatGPT to assist with content creation, whether it’s brainstorming ideas, helping organise my thoughts, or polishing a draft. It’s like having a helpful assistant who doesn’t complain when I ask for rewrites at 2am.

For visuals, I sometimes incorporate AI-generated images when they add value to the post—especially for topics where traditional photography or illustrations don’t quite hit the mark.

If you’re curious about how I use AI effectively in my blogging workflow (or how you can do the same), check out my post: Master ChatGPT for Blogging: 15 Proven Prompts to Skyrocket Your SEO & EEAT. It’s full of insights, practical prompts, and lessons I’ve learned from integrating AI into my day-to-day work.

That said, everything you see here—whether it’s a story about neurodiverse parenting, my home education adventures, or my nostalgic trips down memory lane—come straight from me. AI helps streamline the process, but the heart of DadBlog will always be my real-life experiences.

If you’ve got any questions about how I use AI feel free to contact me!

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Contact Me

Got a question, a collaboration idea, or just fancy sharing a parenting win (or an epic fail)? I’d love to hear from you!

Head over to the Contact Me page and drop me a message—I’ll do my best to get back to you pronto.

Cheers,
Seb (a.k.a. TheDad)