Mental Health
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Fatherhood can be brilliant and brutal in the same week. We cover the real stuff: burnout, anxiety, postnatal depression in men, and how to look after your head so you can show up for your family.
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Mental health articles for dads
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.