Just a few short months ago, it all looked so promising. In a very high-profile move, a powerful group of MPs had called for radical workplace reform following a review of working practices and how they impact on fathers. … [Read more...]
Don’t doubt yourself dad, just be awesome
As we near Father’s Day, I’ve been getting increasingly reflective about my journey as a father. A question I’m often asked is whether I think fathers are taken more seriously now, compared to when I became a dad myself. … [Read more...]
Raver Tots: One dad’s way to balance work and family life
What does a father do when he can’t balance work and family life? As gender roles have become more fluid and men become more active on the domestic front, this has become an issue that increasing numbers of families face. … [Read more...]
Meet the dads who left employment to improve their work life balance
This is a public service announcement. I want to let you know about a new series I am about to launch on Dadbloguk looking at work life balance. … [Read more...]
Did I make a conscious decision to parent differently to my own mum and dad?
I generally don’t find writing prompts all that inspiring. None had persuaded me to put my fingers to a keyboard for some considerable time until an email crash-landed in my inbox that I simply couldn't ignore. The email in question came from the Good Men Project and has had my mind in a whirl ever since. … [Read more...]