I am often asked what made me want to do this job. The answer is very simple. I want to make a difference, and for dads to feel valued, included and empowered. The history that gave me the passion for this runs much deeper though.   My dad passed away when I was 3 months

  Being a father can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also be a challenging and stressful role. It is not uncommon for fathers to experience mental health issues, but unfortunately many men may feel ashamed or stigmatized to seek help. Studies show that fathers can experience depression, anxiety, postpartum depression, and other mental health

01 That i'd have So Much Fun "Everyone seems to hate 'today's kids'. They seem to long for simpler times when you had to go outdoors to have fun, and kids understood the value of playing with their pals…blah, blah, blah. That’s a load of nonsense. That's just parents envious of how cool today's kids'

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Home-Start Worldwide International Conference 2022 Hosted by Home-Start Malta This November Kieran, our Dad Matters Operations Manager for the Dad Matters project, had the opportunity to travel to Malta to Join Home-Start Worldwide at their international conference. Here is his account of this amazing experience. Just a few months ago, I spoke to Kirpal from

Before I start talking about my journey, I’m sure there will be plenty of you who have read the title of this blog and thought “What is a Newborn Behavioural Observation?”. So let’s begin with a brief explanation. The Newborn Behavioural Observation (NBO for short) is a set of shared observations, designed by the Brazelton

Dad Matters blog –  ‘ Breaking the Ice It's Friday at 12.25, I rush the final mouthfuls of yoghurt into my daughter’s mouth, which I munch on some peanut butter on toast. If I set off in five minutes, I will make it just in time.Inevitably, getting ready to go takes much longer than I expected and, after a

World Suicide Prevention Day - 10th September An estimated 703,000 people a year take their life around the world. To prevent suicide requires us to become a beacon of light to those in pain. You can #BeTheLight. at 8PM on #WSPD, join us in lighting a candle to show your support for suicide