If you’d have told me 3 years ago that I’d be writing a blog piece about how HRH Kate Middleton joined Dadvengers for a Dad Walk to raise awareness for what we do, I’d probably have told you to pull the other one. But on Wednesday 1st November 2023 Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales arrived at the Arnos…
Our 4 week course for expectant fathers is held on Zoom so it’s easily accessible for anyone in the UK with an internet connection to attend. It’s run in cohorts with a maximum of 12 dads, Click here for more information
When we think about crafting, images of glue and paint everywhere instantly come to mind! But these craft ideas for dads are not only easy to do, they will show you that there are many benefits to crafting that outweigh the potential mess that could be made. From developing fine motor skills, to engaging their imagination and helping express feelings,…
Top Tips to Help You be the Best Birth Partner!
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With a baby on the way, you need to start thinking about labour and birth, and how to be the best birth partner you can. But, what comes to your mind when you think about labour and birth? For far too many words such as “pain”, “fear” and “anxiety” spring straight to mind. But why is this? Why are we…
How to Cope as a Dad Living With PTSD
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*** Trigger Warning – This post deals with sensitive subjects that some people may find upsetting, namely child death and baby loss. If you are affected by any of the topics in this post please click here to find support services*** Being a dad living with PTSD is hard, and far too often it encroaches into my family life. It impacts the…
How to Navigate Being a Stay at Home Dad?
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What do you think of when you hear the words stay at home dad? Did you picture a man wearing an apron looking overwhelmed? Or running around like a headless chicken while the kids scream and shout in the background? Don’t worry, before I became one, I pictured the same caricature too. However, that couldn’t be further from the truth….
A home birth is when a parent births their baby at home- most commonly with the support of 2 midwives. Some families choose homebirth because they want a more intimate and relaxed birthing experience. Or maybe they have concerns about the medicalisation of childbirth when birthing in a hospital environment. If you are considering homebirth and you are the Dad/partner,…
So dads, you’re thinking about going to the baby show and wondering – is it really great for dads…? Maybe you think it is a mum focussed event? Maybe your baby’s mum is suggesting you go but you really don’t think it’s for you? Have you been suggesting your other half goes with a friend instead of you? Let me…
Dads are super busy these days so why not add some meal prep to your week and take the stress out of dinner time? This week Dan from @Danshomedeli is bringing you a brilliant meal you can make in advance to save you time in the week. Why is Meal Prep So Great for Family Life? Everyone is talking about…
Finding Out Your Baby Has Down's Syndrome
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When my wife, Emily, was 21 weeks pregnant, we went in for our 2nd scan at Queen’s Hospital in Burton. So far, the baby had been growing well. The placenta was full of fluid and, other than the cord not quite being central, there were no alarm bells. We had heard the heartbeat, felt the kicks – it was all…
