Let’s face it: juggling fatherhood, work, and personal aspirations isn’t a walk in the park. You’re not just a chauffeur, financial advisor, or the family’s resident spider-catcher – you’re much more. But in the midst of all this, have you paused to ask, “What about me?” Welcome to the “Dad Renaissance,” a journey to rediscover…
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Money Management for Single Fathers: Making Every Dollar Count
Read morePicture credit Being a single father in today’s economy can be an incredible challenge. Balancing the responsibilities of parenting with the financial pressures of providing for your family on a single income is no small feat. However, with the right strategies and a little financial savvy, it’s possible to make every dollar count. In this…
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How Fathers Can Bond With Their Children
Read moreIn the past, it was potentially harder for fathers to bond with their children because they would be out at work, whereas mothers would be at home, spending time with the children and bonding in that way. Today, things are often quite different (although not always, of course), but that doesn’t mean that a father…
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5 Professions That Can Make Being a New Father Even Tougher
Read moreBeing a new father seems like it doesn’t happen as often as it used to. As birth rates have declined in recent years, having a newborn isn’t as common as it used to be. It might almost seem like an anomaly when someone does become a new father. As a father, you have one of…
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How Can I Keep Fit as a Father?
Read moreWhen you have children, you may find that some of your old lifestyle choices fall by the wayside. The pressures that come with raising a child, especially if you still have to go to work, can make it difficult for you to motivate yourself to lead an active, healthy lifestyle. However, to set a good…
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Five Great Gifts For Dads
Read moreThe best gift you can give to your dad is unconditional love. Fathers are guardians, guides, teachers, and the source of inspiration for their kids. Words cannot explain what it is like to be a dad, and you will only truly understand when you become a parent yourself. There is no best way to show…
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6 Hobbies for Dads to Introduce to Their Kids
Read moreInvolving your child in hobbies or extra-curricular activities is a great way to keep them happy and healthy. As a father, you can influence whether your kids will grow up to be well-adjusted and interested in many things. There are many hobbies a dad can help their kids experience—here are 6 of them. 1) Music…
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Some Days I Feel I’m Screwing Up Fatherhood
Read moreAs a father we are thought of as strong and stable. We’re the rock that our children will build the foundations of their lives on. To our children we are the comforting arms that makes all the bad in the world go away. You lift their spirits when they are down. IF ONLY THAT WAS…
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Fatherhood: It’s Tough At Times
Read moreBeing a dad is without a doubt one of the most challenging but rewarding parts of my life. When you are a dad to five children in a society like today you have to deal with so many more issues that simply didn’t exist when I was growing up. The more I look at the…
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Do You Need A Father As A Role Model When You Become A Dad?
Read moreThe answer in a word is no. You don’t. However, my concern is that it is projected by society that we all need a father whilst growing up so that we have a role model to help us develop our skills as a father when that moment in life comes that a little one calls…
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What Does Fatherhood Mean To Me
Read moreI recently took part in a video challenge which was started by Dadapp. The challenge is called “What Does Fatherhood Mean To You?” I had to create a short video on this topic. It was only a 30 second video and when I finished it I thought to myself that I had left so much…
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Dads! Do You Talk To Your Daughters About Periods #Pads4Dads Campaign
Read moreDid you know that nearly half of all dads in the UK have not talked to their daughters about periods? In addition, only 1 in 3 dads have purchased period products, 4 in 10 dads never learnt about periods at school, and 45% of dads are unsure what the signs are that a girl might…
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Dads Are Finally More Involved With Their Children Lives
Read moreNowadays I read so much about how dads are changing and are now connecting with their children on a new more involved level. This could well be because there are a lot more stay at home dads than ever before, although I believe that is still very much in its infancy and a very small…
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Sometimes I Wonder If I’m Getting This Whole Dad Thing Right
Read moreI have been the most confident person in the world, yet have always suffered from so many insecurities. When I became a dad for the first time 22 years ago it was scary, and I remember saying to myself when my eldest daughter was born that this is me now. I’m a dad, and will…
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What Makes A Great Dad
Read moreSo you have just had a baby and you want to be a great dad. You decide to pop down to your local bookstore and by a book that will tell you exactly what to do, and hey ho! You will be a great dad, if only! We all know this is not remotely true!…
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Mothers/Fathers Day And Schools
Read moreSo Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are over for another year, and in some ways I’m thinking thank goodness for that. Since Father’s Day something has been really niggling away at me. My five year old twin girls didn’t make a card in school for me. I found this really surprising, and will explain why.…
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A Brief History Of HP Sauce
Read moreEver since I was a child I have loved HP sauce. In fact I would have it on every meal that gets served up to me by my mum. No meal was complete without it, and now that I am a dad nothing has changed. Let’s be honest Heinz HP Sauce is every dad’s favourite…
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How Fatherhood Has Changed Over the Years
Read moreFatherhood has dramatically changed since I have been a dad in the last 21 years, but wow! How it’s changed in the 50 years. When I was growing up, there is no doubt that the master of the household was Dad. I guess it’s down to the fact that he in essence was the breadwinner,…
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