Fathers have an important role to play in the upbringing of their children, and there’s often a special bond between father and daughter. Professor of adolescent & educational psychology at Wake Forest University, Linda Nielsen, suggests the “M&Ms” of raising daughters: Men Money Mother Meaning Myths & Misconceptions Men Nielsen […]
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A recent trawl of the internet found me browsing ‘Mumsnet’ – the well-known and seemingly well loved website dedicated to motherhood. I happened to come across a thread on the discussion boards titled, “What other ‘Dad’ things do I need to learn?”. As I’m waiting to become an adoptive father […]
It’s unfortunate that the announcement of National Dads Matter Week was embargoed until it actually started (today), but nevertheless I’m happy to promote it, despite the fact that a few people (single mums it seems) are mortally offended by ParentChannel.tv who’ve chosen to promote it. Granted, it’s another “special week” […]
Extraordinary as it may seem to anyone not caught up in this year’s football World Cup, one in five men have admitted they’d miss being at the birth of their first child if it coincided with England playing in the final. Expectant mums with due date on or around Saturday […]
Miscarriage is a tragedy, however statistically common it is and at whatever stage of pregnancy it happens. It is of course natural and right that any woman who has experienced a miscarriage should be given all the medical help and emotional and physical support and comfort possible. It’s also important […]
Did your dad used to ferry you about in the car when you were a child or teenager? If so, you’re not alone. New research from Motors.co.uk suggests that dads will travel over 56,000 miles and spend six months of their life as a free taxi cab service to their […]
Breastfeeding is widely considered to be the best start for baby, not only providing nutrient-packed food but also forming a bond between mother and child. In this interesting article, Stuart Hutchings shares a father’s perspective. Breastfeeding is the most natural thing to do. It is one of the most important […]
A recent research study by the online games company PopCap (the relevance of which will become apparent in a moment), in association with The Stress Management Society, suggests that British mums get, on average, just 23 minutes of “me time” each day, whereas dads enjoy around four-and-a-half hours of leisure […]