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Fathering the fatherless. When men turn 40, it is traditional to have a midlife crisis. Some men start going to the gym and wearing age inappropriate clothes. Others get gripped by a malaise and a mourning for their lost youth. I decided to become a foster carer. More accurately, my wife suggested we explore the possibility of becoming a foster family. Our birth children were 5 and 7, and although I am biased, they are really rather fantastic kids. They tick the academic and sport boxes, and more importantly are very sociable, biddable, and yet… Read More »Fathering The Fatherless

Right here, right now So last minute, as per usual, I confirm that I’ll attend the launch of ‘This Dad Can’, more out of curiosity than anything else. I’d heard a little about it, and I guess I now wanted to hear more so that I could get my head around it a bit more. I went, I sat, I drank tea, I ate biscuits, I listened and I watched. All very interesting stuff, and I went away thinking about what I’d heard. That is until I got off the train, walked to the car… Read More »Right here, right now

This Dad Can – Launch Event The event marked the launch of This Dad Can. The afternoon brought together industry partners and professionals to the fantastic venue, The Box at F.A.C.T, Liverpool. “The setting was perfect + relaxed + gave people the licence to talk, meet + relax in the event. Felt quite excited even before it began!” Attendees had the opportunity to see the website showcased, network and hear more about some of the fantastic offline offer at This Dad Can. It was a brilliant opportunity to learn of the vision and ethos behind This… Read More »This Dad Can – Launch Event

One Born Every Minute “Excuse me, are you Tasha and Jonny?” “Erm, yes.” “great, let me just give you your microphones – please wear these at all times…” This conversation is not the one usually had by heavily pregnant ladies and their partners when they arrive at the hospital to deliver a baby. I don’t think its normal to have selected what you will wear that day based on hiding your beer belly or looking cool. Usually, the birthing situation is pretty informal. Usually you’re preoccupied with having a baby and nothing else really matters,… Read More »One Born Every Minute

This Dad Can – Business Launch This Dad Can is an innovative training programme to equip men for the challenge of their life- fatherhood. Why stumble your way through the most important role in your life, when you could learn from the experience of others and enjoy the process more. Invest in your family, prepare strategies and improve your resources with This Dad Can. This event marks the launch of This Dad Can. The afternoon will bring together industry partners and professionals. Come and see the website showcased, network and hear more about some of… Read More »This Dad Can – Business Launch