If you’d asked me 13 years ago when my son was born if there was a need for a community to support dads I would have said ‘No I’m good’. But in hindsight the need for fathers to have a support network is immense. The narrative for men has, for far too long, been one that perpetuates a bravado and…
Comedian, TV presenter and co-author of the BLANK book Jim Daly tells about the inspirations behind his new book. My name is Jim and I am a new parent. I am also shattered. All the time. Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely love being a dad and everything that has come along with it; the cuddles, the bed time stories,…
Simon O’Mara and the team from APP tell us everything you need to know about postpartum psychosis as a father. I had never heard of Postpartum Psychosis before having children. But it would shortly become one of the biggest learning experiences I’d ever endured. In the first couple of weeks after my wife gave birth, I’d noticed subtle changes 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…
I’m a mum and mental health Occupational Therapist specialising in Perinatal Psychiatry. What a fantastic resource to highlight how a range of issues can affect both Mum and Dad. I’ve been recommending it to all my colleagues whilst on mat leave as we are very aware that we need to support Dad as well as Mum. I love the way…
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…
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…
Dadvengers Podcast Episode 5 – Richard Whitehead It’s Dadvengers Podcast Episode 5 – Richard Whitehead. I can’t lie I’m pretty blown away that we had such an incredible athlete join us for this episode. Having a double leg amputation would thwart some peoples ability to achieve but not this man. In 2010 he set the marathon world record for people…
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Best Celebrity Dad Quotes Some of Our Favourite Celebrity Dad Quotes Becoming a dad is something that levels the playing field for men. It doesn’t matter whether you are the lead singer in one of the world’s most successful bands, an international sports star or just a man trying to make ends meet. When you become a father, whether you…
Dad Chats Live – 27 November 2020, the best support and resources for dads. This week we were joined by the brilliant Kieran Anders from @dadmattersuk. Dad Matters is a brilliant community organisation who aim to help dads have the best relationships possible with their families. They also support dads with anxiety, stress and mental health issues. One thing that…