Demystifying Relationships and Sex Education in schools #RSEDay

To mark RSE Day, 27th June, Tom Espley muses on forthcoming Relationships and Sex Education changes in school to mark RSE Day Do you ever worry about your child’s friendships – and how they’re getting on with other boys and girls at school? It’s normal. Read More …

EVENT: Mixed parenting and #BlackLivesMatter (Tuesday 23rd June)

There’s been a shift in the last few weeks. The tragic murder of George Floyd and subsequent #BlackLivesMatter protests have brought race issues to the forefront. And many of us have been reflecting with our friends and family on how systemic racism effects us and impacts Read More …

The dad podcast for figuring out fatherhood #DaddyDebates

Finally, finally, finally the dad podcast for figuring out fatherhood is here! We’ve been working hard over the last few months and we’ve been fitting in the time, you know, with us being busy dads, to spend some time away from fatherhood – to discuss Read More …

Would you be comfortable discussing periods with your daughter?

Dads and daughters often have a special relationship – but would you feel comfortable discussing periods with your daughter (or when the time comes)? Even those dads who have a really close bond with their daughters often balk at discussing periods, preferring to make a Read More …

Why we shouldn’t feel guilty about ‘me’ time – By JJ Jabbal

I have been given the luxury of a rare free evening. My wife has taken my son to stay at her mum’s and told me on my way home from work I have the house to myself. I have already been to the gym, ordered Read More …

Ideas for indoor things to do in the UK during half term

After what seems like five minutes since the end of the Christmas holidays, spring half term is upon us. This of course leads to the continuing conundrum of how to keep the kids entertained for a week? We at MFF have already collated ideas on Read More …

10 things every son needs from his father – by Jermaine Smith

Growing up a young black male was tough in many ways. Now I’m raising a son I’ve reflected on what I needed from my dad and written these tips as much to myself as anyone else. Here are my 10 things that every son needs Read More …