Why parents need to make time for themselves – By James Roach

In those first months of your newborn entering this world your old life quickly becomes something of a distant memory. Gone are the impromptu drinks after work, the weekend sessions with the boys (if that’s your thing), and those late night gaming sessions are well Read More …

Can you achieve work-life balance as a dad and a teacher? by A Law

Can you achieve work-life balance as a dad and a teacher? For anyone who’s a teacher, referring to your students as “my kids”, particularly for a younger cohort, is fairly typical. Just as a parent does with their own children, as a teacher, you build Read More …

4 tips for date night success – by James Roach

Before your little cherub came into this world you probably never even came across the term ‘Date Night’, I know having been in a long term relationship it certainly wasn’t a term we used. Going out was something we could do whenever and wherever, so Read More …

We asked our community about how they maintain their mental health. This is what they said #DaddyDebates

  Over the last couple of years mental health has become a subject that has been widely discussed in the media and something that is now being recognised as real issue. We have featured articles post natal depression and post traumatic stress syndrome in fatherhood over Read More …

Male infertility? Let’s talk about it

Male infertility? Let’s talk about it As young people we are told to be careful about having unprotected sex as it will surely result in you having a baby and your life being ruined. Not to say this isn’t necessarily true but as you get Read More …

Struggling being a dad? Don’t worry, you’ll figure it out

Are you struggling being a dad? Having a new child is the most amazing and yet terrifying experience. Or it is the most challenging and fun, the most nerve wracking or the easiest. You see, it depends on the person, the couple and the circumstances. Read More …

Fatherhood: The first 100 days – by Jonathan Johnson

Being a first time father has been a roller coaster of emotion from total happiness to self-doubt of what I am embarking on. On 3 March 2017, my wife and I were blessed with a beautiful baby girl weighing 6lb 13 oz. I had a Read More …