Shaun McInerney tells us how to cultivate empathy in our children and why it matters ‘Don’t mess with that cupboard; its got poison in it; and poison is so dangerous, people can die if they drink it. What would Mummy and Daddy do without their little boy?’ The 3 year old boy looked at his Daddy and said, calmly, ‘but…
Mark Williams talks about his own experiences with post natal depression, why dads need more perinatal mental health support and how to get it. As a new dad, I had no idea about post natal depression. Nor did I know about why dads need more perinatal mental health support, or how to get it. In 2004, I suffered my first…
Dr Amit Patel discusses the truth about being a blind dad, his experiences of nappy changing, and the reality of baby groups with a guide dog. I always wanted to be a dad. Or rather, I always knew that I’d be a dad. I just never thought it would be like this. When I lost my sight, out of the…
James Millar talks about his personal experiences combating gender stereotypes to provide a better world for all children. My partner and I have two children, a girl and a boy. From early in their lives we have been passionate about combating gender stereotypes to provide a better world for our children. We wanted to ensure our daughter would face no…
With Mother’s Day just around the corner, this tasty recipe from @hungry_little_bakers is guaranteed to make mum smile! Everyone loves flowers, they’re a traditional and beautiful mother’s day gift. This year why not try an easy recipe to make mum smile, and bake these edible flowers? These roses are not only beautiful, but they say “We love you mum” in…
All parents want their children to grow up feeling happy. Who wouldn’t? But research from the Children’s Society shows that over the last 10 years, there has been a significant decline in children’s satisfaction with their lives. Alongside this, we also know that mental health problems are on the rise. With 1 in 6 children having a probable mental health…
Why should dad’s play more? Put simply, play is great for us all! Playing with your child is connecting with your child, and is one of Dadvengers 10 tips on being a good dad. Making a connection builds a sense of belonging, of feeling loved, being safe and understood. It’s important for dads to play more than older generations, and…
Subjects: This week were joined by special guest Susie Robbins who is a play advocate from @resolvetoplay. She talked about why it’s important to play with your kids from a young age. We know that in previous generations men stereotypically were not as involved in the early years experiences including play. However we now know that it enhances a child’s development…
Becoming a parent Becoming a parent is something no one can ever prepare you for. People can tell you what it’s like and the challenges you will face, but you don’t truly know until it happens. Or how a good parenting group can be essential support. As a first-time mum, I gave birth to my son in September 2019. Me…
This week we talk all about the aspirations we have for our kids. Other than wanting our children to be happy and healthy, what do we want for them? Do we want them to be a star athlete? A world renowned doctor? An artist? Musician? We all have hopes and dreams for our children – we want to know what…
