INDEX parenting Dangerous dads!
Dads may reconsider the innocent kick-about in the back garden after new research has revealed that the average father suffers 22 injuries a year – because of the kids.
From accidental kicks to the face to bad backs from being a human climbing frame, the wear and tear on Britain’s dads was revealed in a study conducted by OnePoll, on behalf of There®, of 2,000 parents of two to 16-year-olds. More than a third of dads in the South East felt
that to walk across a
toy-covered fl oor was the most
dangerous aspect of being a parent.
And four times a
year dad stumbles on an
item of clothing or other
belonging that’s been
Average dad suffers 22 injuries each year
left out, while the dreaded prospect of an accidental hit to the crotch faces men with young children twice a year. Dads, how many of these parenting injuries can you tick off your list?
• 3 x back pain while playing • 3 x bashing shin or elbow on a toy/coffee table
• 2 x balls or whacks to the crotch
• 3 x trip over the pet
• 4 x treading on a toy that’s been left out
• 3 x accidental knocks to the face
• 4 x tripping over child’s belongings
HALF-TERM FESTIVAL FUN
Once again the kids are in charge this half-term (16th to 20th February) at the Southbank Centre as the Imagine Children’s Festival returns for two weeks of theatre, books, music, free fun and workshops for all ages.
Lift noses out of books to catch appearances and readings from top authors including Russell Brand, Judith Kerr, Lauren Child, Laura Dockrill, Anthony Horowitz and Helen Skelton. Live performances include Charlie and Lola’s Best Bestest Play while world-class orchestras and conductors star in classical
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concerts, including Young Orchestra for London, conducted by Sir Simon Rattle. Watch the London premiere of Brundibár – a renowned children’s opera by Hans Krása, originally performed by the children of Theresienstadt concentration camp in Czechoslovakia. The festival features a chance to celebrate the wonderful world of Alice in Wonderland on its 150th anniversary, with events including Alice’s Imaginarium,
DIARY DATE
Don’t miss the annual Winter Lantern Parade on Saturday, 7th February at 5.30pm, starting at Tunbridge Wells Library before making its way along Camden Road, fi lling the street with light and colour. This year’s theme is water. Images © David Hodgkinson
interactive installations, Flamingo Croquet and a dressing-up day. Under-fi ves can enjoy a new dedicated early-years area and plenty of specially-tailored events, including Baby Yoga, Dragon Babies, Move & Shake and two shows by Half Moon Young People’s Theatre. • For more information, visit
www.southbankcentre.
co.uk. Don’t forget that up to four children can travel off-peak for only £1 each on journeys with Southeastern when they’re accompanied by one adult with a valid ticket. ‘Kids for a quid’ tickets are available to buy online or from station ticket offi ces.
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