Going beyond ‘man-flu’ (does it exist or is it all in the mind of women?) and looking at some of the health issues that face men. Want to know how to whip up that healthy meal and impress? Or find out more about how to keep healthy mentally amid the pressures of life? This section will take you through these topics and more, in an easily-digestable (excuse the pun!) way.
As dads it can be tempting to compartmentalise feelings and try to plough on. There are many demands on men, both at work and at home, and the days are full. People depend on you. People need you to show up and carry on- or, at least, that can be the perception....
For parents of neurodiverse children, daily life can prove incredibly stressful. As today is World Autism Awareness Day, we spoke to dad Stuart about life parenting an autistic child, and how the free EarlyBird course helped his family. What were some of the...
School anxiety and refusal affects around 15% of children and teenagers. Many children find school daunting and anxiety-inducing, and can suffer with tummy aches and upset as a result. Sometimes, if these problems go undealt with, children can begin refusing to attend...
Raising children is an eye-wateringly expensive business- particularly in a cost of living crisis. But when the burden falls entirely to one parent it can feel especially stressful. In 2023 the cost of raising a child in the UK rose to £166,000 for a couple and...
Splitting up is incredibly stressful for parents, and devastating for children. There are, however, ways to side-step the fighting between you and instead create a working partnership to continue co-parenting your child. The way to this is a child-centered divorce,...
Gone is the nuclear family of yesteryear- blended families are the norm. So what is a blended family? It's a mix of stepchildren, new partners, ex partners, and in-laws. How can we navigate what constitutes a modern 'blended' family and encourage harmony between...