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Cheap Family Days Out UK: A Dad's Guide
School holidays don't have to break the bank. Free and budget-friendly ideas for UK dads — parks, museums, beaches, and the stuff that actually works.
Rainy Day Activities for Kids: Surviving the British Weather
When the weather's rubbish and everyone's climbing the walls. Indoor ideas for UK dads — free, cheap, and the ones that actually keep them busy.
Pocket Money and Beyond: Teaching Your Pre-Teen About Money
When should you start pocket money? How much? And how do you teach an 11-year-old about money without boring them to death? A practical UK dad's guide.
Gaming and Your Pre-Teen: A Dad's Guide to Staying Sane
Fortnite, Roblox, FIFA, Minecraft — your pre-teen lives online. Here's how to manage gaming without constant warfare, from a dad's perspective.
Your Child's First Phone: The Complete UK Dad's Guide
Everything UK dads need to know about getting their child's first phone - from the right age and device to parental controls, contracts vs PAYG, and family agreements.
How to Request Flexible Working: A Dad's Practical Guide
Step-by-step guidance on making a successful flexible working request - from the 2024 legal changes to framing your case and handling pushback.
How to Actually Talk to Your Teenager
Practical communication strategies for dads of teenagers, including how to stay connected, recognise mental health warning signs, and know when to seek professional help.
Junior ISAs Explained: Building Your Child's Financial Future
Everything UK dads need to know about Junior ISAs - from 2025/26 allowances and best providers to investment strategies that could turn regular savings into serious money by 18.
Sleep Deprivation Survival Guide for New Dads
Practical strategies for surviving the exhaustion of early fatherhood, including shift sleeping, when to worry, and how sleep deprivation affects your mental health and relationships.
Remote Working as a Dad: Productivity, Boundaries, and Staying Sane
Practical strategies for dads working from home - from setting up a proper workspace to maintaining boundaries, avoiding burnout, and actually being present for your family.
University Costs: How Much Should UK Dads Actually Save?
A practical breakdown of what university really costs in the UK, what student loans actually cover, and how to save strategically for the expenses that catch families off guard.
Screen Time for Under-5s: What the Research Actually Says
A UK dad's guide to screen time limits, educational apps, and device setup for pre-schoolers - based on WHO guidelines and Ofcom research, not parental guilt.
Shared Parental Leave: A UK Dad's Complete Guide
Everything you need to know about Shared Parental Leave - eligibility, pay calculations, how to apply, and why only 5% of dads take it (and whether you should).
Social Media Safety for Teens: A Practical Dad's Guide
Navigate TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat and Discord with your teenager. Real guidance on privacy settings, age verification workarounds, and how to stay connected without constant surveillance.
Surviving the Toddler Years: A Dad's Guide to Tantrums
Evidence-based strategies for handling toddler meltdowns, staying calm when your patience is shot, and knowing when behaviour might indicate something more.
UK Childcare Costs in 2025: The Complete Dad's Guide
Navigate the maze of UK childcare funding, from the new expanded entitlements to Tax-Free Childcare. Real costs by region, worked examples, and step-by-step applications.
Your Kid's Starting Secondary School: A Dad's Guide to the Transition
The move to secondary school is massive for kids and parents. Here's what to expect, how to prepare, and how to stay connected when they don't want to talk.
Best Baby Monitors for Tech-Savvy Dads (2026 UK Buyer's Guide)
A UK-focused, practical guide to choosing the best baby monitors in 2026, with real product recommendations, current prices, setup tips, and security advice for tech-minded dads.
How to Request Flexible Working as a New Dad (Without Damaging Your Career)
A practical guide for new fathers on requesting flexible working arrangements, including template emails, UK legal rights under the 2024 changes, and strategies to maintain career progression.
Coaching Your Kid's Football Team: A Dad's Survival Guide
You volunteered to help with the kids' football. Now what? A practical guide for dad-coaches who want to make training fun and effective.
The Hidden Costs of Primary School: What UK Dads Actually Pay
School is free, right? Not when you add up uniform, trips, clubs, and packed lunches. Here's the real cost of primary school and how to manage it.
When Your Primary Schooler Gets Anxious: A Dad's Guide to Helping
Anxiety in primary school kids is more common than you think. Here's how to spot it, talk about it, and help — without making it worse.
Dad Burnout: 7 Signs You're Running on Empty (And What to Do About It)
Dad burnout is real, common, and rarely talked about. Here are the signs to watch for and practical steps to start recovering.