Trigger warning This post talks about suicide - please look after yourself. Mike is an inspiration to so many people. Dad Matters is so proud to count him as one of our volunteers! Thank you, Mike, for sharing this, it must’ve been hard to write. If you need someone to talk to because suicide is
Becoming Dad to be aired on BBC OneOn Wednesday 26th January 2022, the BBC will broadcast Becoming Dad - the first TV documentary of its kind to bring issues around dads’ mental health, equal parenting, work- life balance and masculinity to the mainstream.Becoming Dad is a primetime show and will be broadcast on BBC One
The best year of my life No one speaks to an expecting father, I mean you get the banter from your mates “say goodbye to the pub” “you have no idea what you are letting yourself if for” I’m one for banter and a good piss take. But…. I had really no idea what to
Neurodivergence at Xmas 1. How does AHDH impact me as a parent 2. Sensory overload- when I’m stressed 3 or 4 noises can cause me to shutdown. I find it difficult to concentrate on anything at this point and all noises feel like they are at the same volume. It could be the TV, washing
Christmas depression: how to deal with low mood during the festive season Christmas may be be known as “the most wonderful time of the year,” but for a lot of people, it’s also an incredibly challenging time, too. Not only does the big day fall just four days after the shortest day of the year
With the epidemic still at large, new strains seem to be developing every other month, it can be a very stressful time for a parent. Especially new parents or soon to be parents. Kieran the dad matters operations manager, had a sit down with Blackpool better start, and had a great chat about this. It’s