I feel honoured to have contributed to an amazing book called Pioneering Stories about Men and Boys. The book, which has just been launched, is a collection of essays from a very diverse and talented range of writers. The book was collated and edited by Glen Poole and Dan Bell, the dynamic duo behind the
The summer holidays have ended and the autumn school term has begun. This means one thing; an onslaught of articles in various media outlets featuring lists of the “10 kinds of mum you will meet in the school playground”. To my surprise, this is an unexpected benefit of being a stay at home dad (SAHD).
If masculinity is in crisis, what needs to change; men or society? I am one of several speakers who will attempt to answer this daunting question in just six minutes at a book launch in September.
Think back to your own childhood. How often did your dad (or your mum even) tell you they loved you? It’s a very emotive question. I grew up in a step-family scenario so it’s not entirely straightforward for me to answer.
Today is a significant day for anyone interested in fatherhood and gender equality. Why is it so important? Well, the first ever State of the World’s Fathers (SOWF) report has been published. This is a study overseen by MenCare, an organisation active in 30 countries and backed by the United Nations. MenCare’s mission is to;
