For any expectant parents, there is something incredibly magical seeing your baby kick when they are still in the womb. It’s a first real connection with your child and it’s something you’ll never forget. But do babies react differently when mom touches her belly, or when dad does it? It’s hard to say for sure, … Read more
After all the excitement of welcoming your new baby into the world dies down, it can be hard for dads to work out where they fit into the newborn routine. This can leave some dads feeling a bit lost and sometimes even disconnected from their baby in the beginning. Others instantly feel a connection with … Read more
So, you have a baby on the way, congratulations! Whether this is your first child or the latest addition to your family, you are probably starting to feel a mix of excitement, nerves and anticipation. And as a dad, while you are not carrying the baby yourself there are still plenty of ways to bond … Read more
Dads play a crucial role in the development of their children, and sons in particular look up to their fathers as role models who can shape their character for their teenage and adult life. In this article, let’s take a look at why sons need their fathers, why dads tend to be harder on them … Read more
The tradition of having a father walk his daughter down the aisle might not be as popular as you think. In the UK, according to a poll in 2018, 69% of Britons support this idea, which is down from 82% in 2014. On the Easy Weddings website, which is based in Australia, after conducting a … Read more
We’ve all heard the phrase ‘daddy’s girl’, but why do daughters have this special bond with their fathers. In this article, let’s discuss the dynamics of typical father-daughter relationships and provide some clarity on why dads are protective of their daughters. Are mothers or fathers more protective? On one hand, each individual parent is different … Read more
According to the Pew Research Center, in 1968, 85% of all US households had two married parents looking after their children. Fast forward around fifty years, and this figure has dropped to 65% in 2017. Furthermore, during the same period, the rate of single mums raising children has nearly doubled from 12% to 21%, meaning … Read more
In previous decades fathers were usually the main breadwinners in the household. While they worked full time jobs, mum stayed at home and raised the children. Things are different now. With more equal opportunities for men and women in the workplace, plenty of women have well paid jobs, and in many cases, its fathers who … Read more
Come on guys, this is the 21st century. Should we really be asking this question? Having said that, there are dads who don’t change their baby’s dirty diaper, and leave it to their partner. Culture and tradition might be a factor as different countries have different views on what mums and dads should do. But … Read more
Video games are fun to play. Who doesn’t like building an empire and crushing your enemies, or driving like a maniac through the streets of a city? We’ve all played them as children, teenagers and young adults. But what happens when you have a young family? Time is no longer a luxury for most parents … Read more
