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 …

Ten years, five tips, and lots more to learn: 5 top tips for a successful marriage – by Cal-I Muirhead

My wife and I celebrated ten years of marriage in the summer of 2017. I would like to share five marriage tips that have benefited us along the way, having reached this milestone. Me-time Make Date Nights a must Take a break Pillow talk Write 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 …

Building the nest – by Dave Robson

Building the nest As I write this, my lovely wife and I now have just under two months to go until the due date for our first baby. These last 7 months have gone by so quickly, I can’t believe we’ve got less than two 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 …