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The Truth About Being A Single Dad of Twins

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When I had my children, I didn’t think I would end up being a single dad. You never imagine on the day you say “I do” that this where you will end up. I don’t remember those first few days after my marriage ended very well. But I do remember the feeling of a non stop rollercoaster of emotions alongside…
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Dad Chats - Why It's So Important to Talk About Diversity and Inclusion

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This week we delve into a topic we are really passionate about – diversity and inclusion. Here at Dadvengers we are advocates of raising awareness of this important topic – so this week we jumped back in! The 22nd April is Stephen Lawrence day, and this year we wanted to mark the 29th anniversary of Stephen’s tragic murder by talking…
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Music and Movement: Why It's A Great Way For Dads To Support Kid's Development

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If I was to ask, “What are the benefits of reading to your child,” you would probably be able to reel off lots of benefits. However, when it comes to music and movement, the answers tend to stall! This can hide some amazing developmental benefits that don’t always think about. As a parent myself, I have always used music and…
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7 Great Ways For Dads to Support Education

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After the impact of the pandemic on students, it is more important than ever for parents to find ways to support education. According to a study by The Fatherhood Institute, during Spring 2020 (during lockdown) 78% of fathers spent more time with their children and 68% spent more time than usual on home-schooling and helping with homework. Research* also shows…
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Great Ways For Dads to Connect Through Educational Support

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I’m a proud dad of two boys, Cillian and Ethan aged five and eight. Finding ways to build really strong bonds and great relationships with them as they grow has been so important to me. I’ve been able to use educational support and learning to be cornerstones to create and strengthen these bonds.  Being a parent is not easy, as…
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Dad Chats Live - Pride Month How to be an Ally to the LGBTQ+ Community

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Dad Chats Live – as pride month comes to an end, we are joined by Kate from @lesbemums. We focused solely on the conversations this important month creates with our children. We chatted about how to talk to our children about sexual identity and gender – and when the best time is to start that conversation. Then talked about how…
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Dad Chats Live - The Great Benefits of Outdoor Play

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Dad Chats Live – talking about the benefits of outdoor play on our children’s development, health and well-being!With special guest Helen Stroudley from @peeplecentre The brilliant Helen Stroudley joined Nigel to talk about why playing outdoors is so important! It has a great positive impact on our health and happiness – and does the same for our children. Whether you just…
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The Truth About Investing For Your Child's Financial Future

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Investing for your child’s financial future can be daunting – with so many options, most parents aren’t sure where to start. This is a starting point to guide you through the (seemingly scary) subject of finance and savings. I didn’t learn about investment and savings as a child. There is a vivid memory of a friend telling me that I…