http://www.dad.info/ Thu, 28 Aug 2008 06:30:01 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.dad.info/graphics/default.jpg http://www.dad.info http://www.dad.info/lifestyle/10-dad-festival-essentials/ Heading out to a festival with your kids? As any parent knows, taking children to a festival can be great fun – but it can also be a logistical nightmare. We've pulled together a list of 10 of the most useful items you can take along with you to help things run smoothly.

... ]]> Dad Info Thu, 21 Aug 2008 09:00:00 +0100 http://www.dad.info/kids/babies/your-newborn-dos-and-dont-for-the-first-few-weeks/ From the nerve-wracking first feed to the constant roundabout of nappy changes, taking care of a newborn involves learning a whole new skill set. Read our tips and brace yourself!

... ]]> Dad Info Wed, 20 Aug 2008 09:00:00 +0100 http://www.dad.info/fatherhood/comment/the-swedish-paternity-leave-system/ Dad Info was lucky enough to be invited to Sweden by Baby Bjorn, who love dads, and design their products to appeal to men and women. Together with Dadlabs and FQ magazine, we looked at the swedish paternity leave system, and met some of the dads (and their children), who took it. Here are the insights we gained into what makes their paternity leave system work for dads, mums, children and society.

... ]]> Dad Info Mon, 11 Aug 2008 09:00:00 +0100 http://www.dad.info/fatherhood/the-worlds-most-involved-dads/ Like most dads, you’re probably proud of how closely involved you are in your children’s lives. But how do UK dads compare with others around the world in this way? Are we more or less involved than Swedish dads, say, or Italians? Dad Info takes a look at the research.

... ]]> Dad Info Sat, 09 Aug 2008 09:00:00 +0100 http://www.dad.info/expecting/getting-ready/being-at-the-birth-the-pros-and-cons/ We used to be down at the pub waiting for a phone call, with cigar and stiff whiskey at the ready. Now it's all changed, and most dads attend the birth. Good idea? Bad idea? Dad Info rehearses the arguments for and against.

... ]]> Dad Info Wed, 06 Aug 2008 09:00:00 +0100 http://www.dad.info/fatherhood/comment/why-dont-men-think-theyre-good-with-babies/ You may think you're going to be ham-fisted with a baby, but research shows that dads can be as sensitive and skilled with babies as mums. Lots of women think they are too. So you're safe to be confident and hands-on.

... ]]> Dad Info Mon, 04 Aug 2008 09:00:00 +0100 http://www.dad.info/lifestyle/sport/top-ten-sporting-dads/ Becoming a top sports star requires hard work, dedication and innate ability. The same could be said for being a top dad. So how good a trick is it to pull off a combination of the two? Here, in no particular order, we present our Top ten sporting dads...

... ]]> Dad Info Fri, 01 Aug 2008 09:00:00 +0100 http://www.dad.info/entertainment/books-toys-and-games/the-best-selling-toys-of-the-last-50-years/ Remember Eagle-Eyed Action Man? And the Space Hopper? Ah, for the toys of yesteryear, before kids clamoured for the latest flashy computer game or all-singing, all-dancing robot. To show you just how much toys have changed over the last 50 years, here's a guide to the bestsellers of each decade.

... ]]> Dad Info Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:00:00 +0100 http://www.dad.info/kids/babies/how-dads-affect-newborn-babies/ Some fathers assume their role only really kicks in when their babies are weaned, but new research shows you can make a major positive impact right from the start. Find out how to give your baby a flying start.

... ]]> Dad Info Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:00:00 +0100 http://www.dad.info/entertainment/are-video-games-a-problem-for-children/ Should you be worried if your son or daughter is glued to their Xbox or PSP? Should you restrict their daily game time, or just the games they play? And, despite their bad press, can video games actually be good for children?

... ]]> Dad Info Tue, 29 Jul 2008 09:00:00 +0100 http://www.dad.info/work/work-life-balance/getting-flexible-work-maximise-your-chances-of-success/ The law sets down a procedure for asking for a change in your hours but your employer is not obliged to say yes. You can only make one formal request per year, so you need to make sure your request counts. How do you make an offer they can't refuse?

... ]]> Dad Info Mon, 28 Jul 2008 09:00:00 +0100 http://www.dad.info/relationships/long-term/fighting-fair-managing-conflict-without-destroying-your-relationship/ Every couple argues. If anyone claims they 'never argue' then they're lying, or living in a deeply unhealthy and ultimately doomed relationship. The important thing is to be able to resolve these disagreements in a constructive manner, without causing lasting damage to the way you feel about each other.

... ]]> Dad Info Mon, 28 Jul 2008 09:00:00 +0100 http://www.dad.info/fatherhood/comment/family-separation-how-the-uk-gets-it-wrong/ Australia has a simple system: when parents separate, you get two lone parents, not one. Both parents get help through the tough change from parenting together to parenting apart. In the UK, the system's a shambles - the state only 'sees' one parent after separation. Shouldn’t we be learning from the rest of the world?

... ]]> Dad Info Mon, 28 Jul 2008 09:00:00 +0100 http://www.dad.info/separation/children-of-separation-and-divorce-surviving-and-thriving-what-makes-the-difference/ After parents’ separate, 70 per cent of their children grow up without serious problems, to enjoy much the same quality of life as children whose parents stay together, but for the other 30 per cent the future isn’t so rosy. Why? Cambridge University's Professor Michael Lamb looks into it.

... ]]> Dad Info Wed, 16 Jul 2008 09:00:00 +0100 http://www.dad.info/work/can-you-share-work-and-kids-in-the-uk/ So you want to share the earning and looking after the kids with your partner? So do thousands of others - but few manage it, because the dice are stacked against you. Dad Info takes a look at the difficulties you might encounter.

... ]]> Dad Info Tue, 15 Jul 2008 09:00:00 +0100 http://www.dad.info/work/mums-dads-and-time-who-does-what/ In 2005, 6500 household's time diaries were analysed to try to find out how people spent their days in the week and at the weekend. A report by the Equal Opportunities Commission (now merged with the EHRC) sets out how men and women divide their time between paid and unpaid work, childcare and leisure time.

... ]]> Dad Info Tue, 15 Jul 2008 09:00:00 +0100 http://www.dad.info/work/home-front-what-do-mums-and-dads-need-to-make-life-work/ Dad Info Tue, 15 Jul 2008 09:00:00 +0100 http://www.dad.info/fatherhood/comment/sex-war-surrender/ "It’s time to call a truce. The sex war has gone on long enough." Richard Reeves calls time on the slack dad myth and argues that in the battle for work life balance among parents, we should negotiate a end to complaining about whether our partners are pulling their weight or not.

... ]]> Dad Info Sat, 12 Jul 2008 09:00:00 +0100 http://www.dad.info/fatherhood/being-dad/petr-cech-new-dad/ Petr Cech made back page headlines recently when he dedicated Chelsea's 1-0 victory over Everton to his wife, Marina and their new daughter, Adela, whose birth he had to miss because of the match. Dad Info talked exclusively to the Chelsea and Czech Republic goalkeeper about fatherhood and his new family.

... ]]> Dad Info Fri, 11 Jul 2008 09:00:00 +0100 http://www.dad.info/separation/separated-fathers-how-often-do-they-see-their-children/ We've all heard statistics knowingly thrown out about how many separated or divorced dads see their children. What's the truth? Adrienne Burgess of the Fatherhood Institute gives us the headline stats we do know.

... ]]> Dad Info Fri, 11 Jul 2008 09:00:00 +0100 http://www.dad.info/fatherhood/the-biggest-myths-about-dads/ The idea that women make better parents than men is underpinned by a number of myths. Fatherhood research expert Adrienne Burgess unpacks some of the biggest for you.

... ]]> Dad Info Thu, 03 Jul 2008 09:00:00 +0100 http://www.dad.info/kids/toddlers/teaching-your-child-to-ride-a-bike/ Remember learning how to ride a bike? Falling off, grazing your knees, and that wonderful, exhilarating moment when you got the hang of two wheels? Well, guess what? You're going to go through it all again, only this time it's your child you'll be pulling out of the bushes!

... ]]> Dad Info Sun, 29 Jun 2008 09:00:00 +0100 http://www.dad.info/fatherhood/how-dads-affect-kids/ Fathers are fundamentally important to their children. Good or bad, living in the family home or separated from them, alive or dead, it doesn't matter - dads still have a huge influence on their kids' development. Dad Info looks at the research.

... ]]> Dad Info Sat, 28 Jun 2008 09:00:00 +0100 http://www.dad.info/work/work-life-balance/work-life-balance-are-you-happy-about-yours-your-partners/ Are you happy with the stress levels in your family? Do you have a sense of balance between work, home time and time as a family? If you are, how have you managed it? What are the secrets? If not, what are the biggest problems? What kinds of changes in the way we work should dads ask for?

... ]]> Dad Info Sat, 28 Jun 2008 09:00:00 +0100 http://www.dad.info/expecting/pregnancy/the-dad-pregnancy-timeline/ When you discover your partner’s pregnant, you may anticipate a nine-month count down before your bit begins. Not so. We count down through the major pregnancy milestones that affect dads so you'll know what to look out for.

... ]]> Dad Info Fri, 27 Jun 2008 09:00:00 +0100 http://www.dad.info/entertainment/books-toys-and-games/top-ten-literary-dads/ The great works of literature are liberally sprinkled with fascinating fathers - heroes and villains, role models and rubbish dads. We've picked our top ten literary dads, from Shakespeare characters to Will Self's comic creation...

... ]]> Dad Info Thu, 26 Jun 2008 09:00:00 +0100 http://www.dad.info/fatherhood/news/barak-obama-on-fatherhood/ Barack addressed the congregation at the Apostolic Church of God in Chicago, IL on June 15, 2008. Watch the video of him speaking on the issues affecting dads and their families.

... ]]> Dad Info Thu, 26 Jun 2008 09:00:00 +0100 http://www.dad.info/fatherhood/news/finalists-dad-info-is-in-the-new-statesman-new-media-awards-final/ Displaying a tremendous amount of taste and judgement, the New Statesman New Media Awards have announced that Dad Info is one of the finalists in this year's awards. Dad Info is in the "Inform and Educate" category, up against Futurelab's Power League and School of Everything.

... ]]> Dad Info Tue, 24 Jun 2008 09:00:00 +0100 http://www.dad.info/fatherhood/being-dad/edmund-home-dad/ Could you stay at home and look after the kids while your wife went out to work? For many dads, the answer would be a resounding no, but a growing band of ‘home dads’ have made this choice. Dad Info spoke to father-of-three Edmund Farrow to find out why he’s happiest at home.

... ]]> Dad Info Tue, 24 Jun 2008 09:00:00 +0100 http://www.dad.info/fatherhood/comment/maternity-services-in-crisis/ Women are currently being let down by some maternity units, according to the Government’s health watchdog, the Healthcare Commission, which found 21% of maternity units falling into the least well performing category.

... ]]> Dad Info Tue, 24 Jun 2008 09:00:00 +0100 http://www.dad.info/lifestyle/family-friendly-festivals-our-picks/ If you thought your festival-going days were over, think again – there are plenty of smaller, ‘boutique’ festivals catering to families around the country. Dad Info picks some of summer 2008s best.

... ]]> Dad Info Mon, 23 Jun 2008 09:00:00 +0100 http://www.dad.info/fatherhood/news/african-fathers-new-website-launched/ The African Fathers Initiative launch a new website and release three videos for Fathers Day.

... ]]> Dad Info Tue, 17 Jun 2008 09:00:00 +0100 http://www.dad.info/money/the-best-child-trust-funds-on-the-market/ It’s a rare day indeed when the government decides that rather than take money off us, it will actually be handing some of it back instead. But that’s just what it is doing with its Child Trust Fund, or CTF, a set of vouchers worth at least £500 for every child born after September 2002. So where should you put your money?

... ]]> Dad Info Sun, 15 Jun 2008 09:00:00 +0100 http://www.dad.info/lifestyle/the-best-fathers-day-gifts/ Tradition has it that us dads are 'difficult to buy for.' We say no. We say that can no longer be an excuse for going with the sock/aftershave/'bottle of something nice' combo yet again. We've found some gems... add your favourites.

... ]]> Dad Info Thu, 05 Jun 2008 09:00:00 +0100 http://www.dad.info/fatherhood/news/2nd-june-2008-unmarried-fathers-to-be-on-the-birth-certificate-by-law/ New laws requiring unmarried fathers names to be on the birth certificate of their children - whether their mother wants this or not - were announced by the Department of Work and Pensions today.

... ]]> Dad Info Mon, 02 Jun 2008 09:00:00 +0100 http://www.dad.info/fatherhood/news/launch-of-dad-info/ Hundreds of NHS hospitals, the Armed Forces, employers and local authorities launch world’s first ‘Dad’ Service

... ]]> Dad Info Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:00:00 +0100 http://www.dad.info/fatherhood/being-dad/fiaz-muslim-dad/ What's it like being a Muslim father? How much does their religion inform the way they bring up their kids? Do they face unique challenges, or the same ones as every other dad? To find out, Dad Info spoke to Muslim father-of-four Fiaz Saleem.

... ]]> Dad Info Tue, 22 Apr 2008 09:00:00 +0100 http://www.dad.info/fatherhood/being-dad/chris-army-dad/ How hard is it to combine being a soldier with being a dad? And if you’re on tour in Iraq for months at a time, what impact does that have on your family life? To find out, Dad Info spoke to dad-of-two and army veteran Chris Smart.

... ]]> Dad Info Fri, 18 Apr 2008 09:00:00 +0100 http://www.dad.info/fatherhood/news/16-march-2008-pnd-in-men-affects-childrens-behaviour/ Postnatal depression in fathers can have long-term mental health effects on their children, a new study reveals.

... ]]> Dad Info Thu, 17 Apr 2008 09:00:00 +0100 http://www.dad.info/fatherhood/news/14th-march-2008-fatherhood-institute-starts-debate-on-dads-and-maternity-services/ The Fatherhood Institute today launched a campaign to include fathers more in the transition to parenthood when they attend maternity services with their partner.

... ]]> Dad Info Thu, 17 Apr 2008 09:00:00 +0100