Mental Health

Strong dads, supported minds

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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Feeling low, overwhelmed, or detached is common — and treatable. We talk about it plainly, without judgement.

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Simple routines, honest check-ins, and real-world tactics that fit around nappies, night feeds, and work.

Mental health articles for dads

🧠Mental Health17 February 20265 min read

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.

🧠Mental Health17 February 20265 min read

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.

🧠Mental Health7 February 20267 min read

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.

🧠Mental Health7 February 20267 min read

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.

🧠Mental Health7 February 20267 min read

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.

🧠Mental Health5 February 20266 min read

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.

🧠Mental Health1 February 20265 min read

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.

🧠Mental Health20 January 20264 min read

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.

🧠Mental Health15 January 20254 min read

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.