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Dad info: information for, by and about fathers

Dads to be: select a topic Dads' email antenatal course The dads' pregnancy timeline UK paternity leave UK financial help for families Her health during pregnancy She's in labour: what should I do? Scans: what to expect Being at the birth: pros and cons Helping at the birth: what you can do Pain relief options at birth (for her!) Problems in pregnancy: what can happen Problems at birth: what's common Ante-natal classes: what happens? Birth plans: what you need to know

New dads: select a topic Baby's home: what next? The first weeks: do's and don'ts Common baby illnesses Babies and sleep Boosting baby brains: what dads can do First aid for babies: what you need to know What immunisations does your baby need? Cot death: what it is and reducing risk Registering the birth You and the law: parental responsibility Sex after the birth How relationships are affected by babies Post natal depression in mums Post natal depression in dads How dads affect newborn babies

Dads with children: select a topic Discipline: the basics Toddler proof your home Toddlers and 10 minues Playing with children Bullying: how to deal with it Drugs: what to do Eating disorders: how to cope LIife skills to teach your kids Childcare: the options Education: supporting your child's Your child's options after school How to raise a fit kid Major symptoms to watch out for The best toys for dads and kids

Dads' work and money: select a topic Paternity leave Parental leave Flexible work rights Time off for emergencies Employment rights denied? What to do Flexible work: max your chance of success UK tax and benefits for families Child Benefit £ 250 free: Child Trust Funds Child tax credits Working tax credit Dad's guide to family finances

Separating/divorcing dads: select a topic Divorce and separation: the law Child support/maintenance Reaching agreement with your child's mum What works for children? Mediation: agreeing without courts The family courts Types of post-separation contact What makes the difference for children? Ten golden rules to protect your kids The long term: to bear in mind Divorce: your action plan Separation: your action plan Troubleshooting: contact problems Troubleshooting: legal support Troubleshooting: housing Troublehooting: emotional support

About dads: select a topic How dads affect kids The big myths about dads The world's most involved dads Fatherhood organisations in the UK How dads affect newborn babies How dads affect kids' education Mums and dads: who does what? Guy: single dad Fiaz: muslim dad Chris: army dad Edmund: home dad Peter Cech: new dad

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Essentials

The dad pregnancy timeline
When did you start feeling like a dad?

Paternity leave in the UK
All you need to get your time off

Getting ready for the birth
How to be prepared for the big day

She's in labour - what do I do?
Don't panic - follow our simple guide

Separation and divorce guide
Legal rights, what works for kids etc

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Guides

Your workplace legal rights
As a dad, you're legally entitled to ask for more flexible work and if you need to, you can take time off to look after your kids in an emergency.

Your money
Saving, borrowing, mortgages and insurance - take hold of your finances - it means more now you've got kids.

Local Services
Every local area in the UK has services for parents and children - find out where yours are with our guide to what's around you.