World Mental Health Day, is something we want to support here at Dadvengers. And this year we decided to have a Dad Chats Special all about mental health.
Last night @nigelclarketv spoke to counsellor and psychotherapist Jonathan Goldsmith from @be_more_you_therapy about the importance of talking about our mental health. We talked about how we can try to encourage others to look after their mental health, why talking about it is so important, and how to create a safe space for dads to feel ready to talk.
It was an absolutely brilliant chat, huge thanks to Jonathan for joining us - and a huge thanks to all of you in the comments who had some incredible opinions and advice 🙏🏼
We have loads of great resources all about mental health. From blog posts:
To Dad Chats:
And amazing Podcast Episodes with These Great Guests:
Use the links to check them out. Or, use the search function on the website to look for more!
Last nights Dad Chats was all about going back to school. Whether your kids are going into class for the first time, or are returning like a pro, we've got some great advice on this topic from our brilliant community. We know this can be a stressful time for the kids, and for you as parents, So it is something we like to touch on every year and remind you that you're not alone, and you have a whole community of parents right behind you to support you!
We were joined by @donaldmbeutcha , @darcblayde , @mrdlcoleman , @themumpractitioner , @mastjenx and @irishteacherruns who popped up onto the live and shared their advice on the topic. There was also some great advice in the comments which you'll hear when you watch this back.
We have lots of great resources on this topic for you, from more Dad Cats to blog posts, this is a topic we know is important to you - so it's important to us too!
If you can't find what you're looking for, why not get in touch in suggest a new post for us? We love hearing from you with suggestions for topics and we will do our best to find what you need!
This week we delved into the relationship between dads and their daughters. The dad-daughter relationship is special, and one that can have some different challenges! So we chatted all things fathers and daughters. From how these dads felt about being dad of girls, the fears and challenges it can bring up. To how they manage the little things (tights... small but tricky!) to the big things - like talking hormones and changing bodies. It was really interesting to hear from different fathers of daughters about how they navigate the daddy-daughter relationship.
This chat is full of great knowledge for any fathers of daughters out there. We spoke to some great dads of girls from our community, and send a massive thank you to @nigelclarketv, @domjamesfenton, @danielnoy and @bennklewpatinond for coming up to join the chat.
Dad Chats is a fantastic resource for talking about all areas of parenting. Just some of the things we have covered are:
You can also use the search feature on the website to find chats and blogs about topics of your choice!
Last week it was the 2 year anniversary of George Floyd’s murder. We feel it is so important to keep talking about George Floyd and keep working to raise awareness, make changes and educate ourselves and others on race.
In this week's Dad Chats we spoke about whether we feel anything has changed in the last 2 years in regards to Race and Racism. Are people still talking about what happened to George Floyd, and working to make change? Is race, racism and diversity a topic of discussion in your household? What more can we do to educate, and make change? This is a massive topic, and one that we know we can't cover all of in one chat - and you know we will come back to it again...
This dad chat was really enlightening. Thanks to @iam_papab and @markgs21 for coming up to speak on the subject and everyone who joined in on the comments. Let's keep the conversation going.
This is subject close to our hearts here at Dadvengers, and we have lots of content across the site about this important topic.
Check out just some of these great Dad Chats, blogs and podcast episodes that talk about race:
OK folks, this is a big one for all parents. The parent guilt... it can crop up at any time, no matter how well we are doing, that nagging guilt creeps in. So we opened the floor to you and asked what are the moments that have given you that guilt and how you deal with it. We feel this is another topic that isn't discussed enough, we shouldn't feel ashamed of the guilt we all get. In fact, we should talk about it to share the burden and also get some support from our fellow parents.
It was great to hear from our community on these chats. We were joined by @liam_king_88 , @bennklewpatinond and @markgs21, @offshoots_rhys, @domjamesfenton, @kidzcoolit, @gordypope and @nickakebab about the guilt they feel as parents, and how they tackle it. As always a massive thanks to everyone who joined the conversation in the comments to.
Dad Chats is a fantastic resource for talking about all areas of parenting. Just some of the things we have covered are:
You can also use the search feature on the website to find chats and blogs about topics of your choice!
Did you enjoy this chat? Do you have a topic you'd like us to discuss? Get in touch and let us know!
Dad Chats Live - 15th May 2022, discussing men's mental health.
This week we talked about a topic that is really important to us. A big part of what we want to do here at Dadvengers is to improve the conversation and support around men's mental health. What better week to talk about that than Mental Health Awareness week?!
We held an open mic talking all about mental health and delved into the experiences and opinions of our community on this important subject. Thanks so much to @rad_the_dad , @presentfatherhood , @dad_with_a_crazy_family and @adrianm_30 for coming up and being so open and honest about their own experiences and opinions on Mental Health 🙏🏼
We feel passionate about creating a space where we can talk about men's mental health in a safe and supportive way. This chat touched on the unsafe spaces that are out there and how dangerous that can be to someone who is reaching out. If you are looking for mental health support, make sure you're finding it in the right places - you can find some safe places to look for support on our site.
We have a tonne of amazing resources on mental health - here are just a few of them:
Dad Chats On The Subject:
Blog Posts About Mental Health:
Dadvengers Podcast Episodes:
Did you enjoy this chat? Find more of these brilliant Dad Chats here.
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 about the importance of diversity and inclusion. We jumped into the topic with some of our community. Chatting to @adrianm_30 , @_ashtalwar_ and @markgs21 who shared their experiences and thoughts was great. Thanks for joining us and sharing guys!
From how we talk to our children about this topic, to suggesting resources for helping our children learn about diversity and inclusion, we cover it all - check out the video here...
If you want to hear more about this topic, we have loads of great resources across the site. From blog posts to more Dad Chats, there is loads for you to find. Use the search feature to find more. And don't forget we have the Podcast where you can hear about other parent's experiences on this topic. You can head straight to the episode of your choice using the links below...
Last night we had a discussion surrounding disciplining our children... and what a great chat it was!
Let's face it, disciplining our children is a topic that can split parents completely and could lead to heated debates! But this chat was full of support and sharing of tips and information. No matter how old our children are, there are times when we need to guide them with a little discipline. But sometimes as parents it can feel like we aren't sure of the right way to go about it. As with so many aspects of parenting discipline in something that is a really personal choice and is tailored to your own child's needs, Our community know this and delved into this topic with support and kindness. As a result this live was brilliant for getting some useful tips for all parents - it really is a must watch!
Thanks to everyone who joined this live chat 🙏🏼
If you're looking for more parenting topics you're in the right place! We have had great chats about Tantrums and the dreaded Parent Guilt. As well as topics to help our kids like Communicating With Children About Their Feelings, and Why Its Important To Play With Your Children. If those aren't what you're looking for just use the search feature to find whatever you're after!
As you know, we welcome all parents to Dad Chats, and this week we decided to focus on single parents. Although... that led to a discussion - are you a single parent, or a co-parent? What's the difference, and where do you fit in!?
We know not all of our amazing dad's are with their kids full time, so this week we delved into single parents and co-parenting. We chatted all about the up's and down's of the single parent life. From coping mechanisms, to helping the kids adjust to separated households. we delved into it all.
It was great to hear from the single / co-parents in our community, and we are so thankful to them all for their honesty in this great chat. Another unmissable Dad Chats Live!
1. Becoming a single parent can be understandably daunting. If you’re a single parent, what were/are some of your worries or concerns?
2. As a single parent, you are also likely to be navigating dating and being in new relationships. How would you go about introducing your new relationship to your children and including them in your childrens lives?
3. For our lighthearted topic, we want to know what would be one piece of advice you would give to someone who had newly become a single parent?
