Dad Hacks

5 steps to navigate social media with your teenage children. ‘When my children get smartphones, I will make sure they don’t have any social media apps’… when a good friend of mine said this to me recently, I challenged him with the reality and practicality of that statement. Is it possible in this day and age to deny our children social media… and if not, then what can we do to minimise any negative impact social media might be having on them? In this brief article, I want to answer these two questions while offering some… Read More »5 steps to navigate social media with your teenage children – Guest Blog Post

LEGO Competition. Start the weekend by giving mum some time off and treating yourself to a free breakfast. Have some quality time with your child and meet other local dads. For expecting, new and existing dads. All age children welcome. In collaboration with Liverpool Hope University ChildLab, we would like to invite you and your child/children to the event. LEGO will be conducting a competition on the day and additional activities for you and your child/children will be available. Registration required, book on for FREE here. For any further information don’t hesitate to contact ChildLab.… Read More »LEGO Competition

What to do with the kids. Becoming a parent is pretty full on, let alone coming up with creative ideas to entertain the kids. At This Dad Can we’ve got it covered. We’ve come up with 100 activities to do with the kids. “Yer, we’re familiar with this kind of lists, they usually require to take out a second mortgage!” At This Dad Can we’re passionate about saving you time and money, so you can concentrate on the things that matter most. That’s why the majority of our activities are free or under £50. If you… Read More »What to do with the kids

Get a £10 Amazon Voucher. Receive a £10 Amazon voucher (£5 for each parent) as a token of appreciation for partaking in a project. ChildLab is looking for families with children between 4 and 16 years of age to partake in their project about how parents/caregivers perceive the relationship with their children. Participation is easy and involves both parents/caregivers answering a series of brief online questions concerning daily situations. The study does not require you to add your personal details and the responses will be fully anonymous. If you would like to participate, click the… Read More »£10 Amazon Voucher

Get a grip. Prepare strategies with This Dad Can. Whether it’s the weekly shop or planning larger purchases for a newborn, using our to-do list tool helps you to conceptualise your priorities. It can profoundly change your spending habits and save you money and time. You may have less time on your hands, but don’t let that prevent you from becoming smarter with your time. Use the ‘to-do list’ to be intentional and efficient, with the limited time you do have. Planning the next bit of DIY or getting to grips with the logistics of… Read More »Get a grip

A-Z of parenting terms. Becoming a parent is pretty full on, let alone learning another language. Our A-Z of parenting terms means Dads have one less thing to worry about. Met by the health visitor using unfamiliar words, rather than become disenfranchised and withdrawing, quickly search to understand its meaning, be more involved and enjoy the process more with This Dad Can. Mums often communicate that having their partner attend classes and health visits makes them feel supported and jointly engaged. At This Dad Can we’re passionate about resourcing you to invest in your family. It would… Read More »A-Z of parenting terms

Our Courses. Save time and money by learning from the experience of others and prepare strategies with This Dad Can Courses. Our short digestible courses are on all things parenting. Focusing on five key themes- Supporting mum, communication, practical changes, happy parenting and what fathering means to you. So, whether you need to get to grips with nappy changing or are trying to combat tantrums, learn from those who have faced those challenges and save yourself time. The digestible courses are made up of short videos and questions which provoke planning. Learn from the wealth… Read More »Our Courses

Autumn Activities. Conkers September and October are prime conker time and a great reason to go on an awesome autumn walk. Conker collecting is a fantastic after school activity and I for one have very fond memories of scouring my local park for a perfectly ripe (and preferably huge) conker. If you’re new to your area and aren’t aware of any nearby conker trees, do a quick Google search; local papers often have an article letting you know the best spots. Conkers can also be a wonderful way of making memories and setting records. Whether… Read More »Autumn Activities

Join our Facebook Group. The This Dad Can Facebook group is super active and hilarious. We’re regularly chatting, sharing the latest advice and at the receiving end of a bit of banter. It’s a place to get the latest updates, hear about our events and enter competitions. Anyone can join the group, we aren’t exclusive. You just have to adhere to the rules (i.e don’t become Sgt Spamalot, as no one likes bland canned meat). How to join Head over to our Facebook Group, request to join and get commenting. We check new member requests… Read More »Join our Facebook Group

6 tips for overcoming sleepless nights. At This Dad Can we know how hard sleepless nights can be. Here’s our run down of tips to cope with those eerie nights. 1. Be flexible At times, you may have to back down and accept the situation. Your plans for tomorrow may just have to change; your sleep pattern may be temporarily knocked. Work may temporarily have to suffer. But be safe in the knowledge that you’re being flexible and it won’t always be like this. 2. Learn to listen You’re the best judge of your child.… Read More »6 tips for overcoming sleepless nights