Are new fathers less likely to seek help than mothers when things aren’t quite going right and they are unsure about their parenting skills? New research from Kiddicare suggests this may be the case, although I’m left wondering if it tells the full story.  The research from the specialist baby retailer has been doing
Despite my best efforts, mornings can be manic in my household as I battle to keep the children calm while getting them ready. Life was more relaxed Before Helen, our eldest, started in reception class. Now she has to be dropped off at a regimented time, the pressure is on. Over the past
It’s no secret that I don’t have sons. I often wonder how I’d cope if I had male offspring. After several years of raising girls, and after watching how the male children of my friends play, I’m not sure I’d be terribly good at it. That said, I am curious about the father/son relationship (I’m
Some years ago an eight year old boy was called to front of the entire school at his weekly assembly to receive an award. What should have been a moment of celebration was one of complete humiliation for him. The headmaster congratulated the young boy and gave him the award; a sew-on badge destined for
Some months back I wrote about positive body image and what fathers could do to promote it in their children. It’s always great to receive feedback on the things you write and so I was very pleased to be contacted by Stephanie Rosillio who, amongst other things, is the co-founder of Be Real Talks. If
