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Without our readers DadTalk wouldn't exist. Therefor we want to make sure that when you visit DadTalk you get the information you are looking for, the answers to your questions and everything and anything in between about being Dad.
We'd love to know your thoughts about what you'd like to see on the site. For your ideas and feedback comment on this thread and let us know. The first 100 responses will automatically receive a Limited Edition DadTalk Keyring!
I think its fab as it is, its great to meet and chat to other dads and know that there are people here to help if its needed
would be nice to have an FAQ section for the legal processes - forms needed, processes, costs - all the sort of stuff that the CLC is asked on here frequently.
I love coming here. I don't post much π³ , but I read it all. It helps me a whole lot π
Ive only just started to us ethe site as a resource and information cebtre and have been highly impressed with its layout and its articles, i have already gained some good info on certain legal aspects and have read some great articles on dealing with children and "how to be adad" and not become someone who just disciplines all the time. So far dadtalk has helped me and give me some really good knowledge thanks.
As a house husband I have felt really isolated at times, especially doing the school run, etc. The other Mum's don't really include you in their conversations. Dadtalk provides invaluable support.
I think it's great to have a forum for fathers. There's so many women's forum out there but men really get left out. I don't really post, but I like to read. I can't think of anything to add to the site as I'm happy with the way it is π
Hi.
The sites looking great, I've been missing my online access for a while but am back now and looking forward to catching up with what's been going on through the site.
There are some great discussions going on so I'll make my way across and join some.
R
I signed up to the site at the Baby Show at Earls Court. I've visited the site only a couple of times since, but I do like the daily emails!
It might already be here, but I'd like to see some checklistst for things like trust funds, child allowance and when to apply for these etc.
My spawn hasn't been born yet, but that's getting closer every day!
Its great that dad can have a place to share their problems. women do so dads should too
the site it self is pretty good, very easy to use and find all the info you need.
what id want to see on this site is possible more comps, more sections eg like pub talk say where you can talk about anything
possible a facebook link page so friends on here can be friends on facebook
Hi dazzadub
possible a facebook link page so friends on here can be friends on facebook
just to say we are on Facebook and will happily be your friend! find us here
I think it's great tohave a forum for dad's, there are so many forums aimed at women that alot of men are put off. I too don't post much but I find it really helpful to be able to come here for advice and to see I am not the only one who has the same questions, thoughts and feelings π
A quick thank you.
My keyring arrived this morning. I'm over the moon and will use it with pride π )
Ditto what at least one other user has already mentioned, it's great to have a forum for dad's, there are so many mum/women forums out there (that do allow men to register). I have only just come across this site via a competition forum elsewhere and I wouldn't have known about it otherwise. I will tell my husband about it as there are times when he could probably have really done with this (and there may be more times to come). My only recommendation would be to get yourself out there and let people know you're there.
Mine arrived also. Thank you to all at Dadtalk - for the keyring and the forum & website π
Excellent source of information on this site - will be a regular user from now on when I'm looking for advice and support from other parents.
Well being new to site and new to becoming a dad, I think the site could be more user friendly - might just be sometimes the search brings up loads of other related topics. I am still trying to find the section on 'i have just found out i am going to be dad' or new dad.
However i do think it is great idea that some one has put a website for dads! π
As dads are just important too!
I also think maybe sub catergories for the forums would be a good idea (although if this is there i have probably missed).
Ive only just joined here a couple of days ago, but i think your site is good , fll of a lot of helpful info , and so far im impressed π
hello all,
lets just say you have it all already.
however what about a food section which could contain quick good quality recipes that are cheap and adiquate for our wonderful children to eat, with real cooking instruction and iteam that are available for our local supermarket, unlike a lot of the recipes in books and online. take for instance, Pancakes, go searching for the recipe and somany come up you dont know which one to use. you could also have a star system along side the recipe and us dads could try them and give feedback on how easy, and taste, easy to get ingreadients ECT. also ideads that children could cook easily and cheaply againg with feed back. i would have loved this a few years ago when i was a single dad. i would still love it now as i struggle for different ideas to cook with the children. π³ π
Hi JWallum
That sounds like a great idea - I will add a new thread to the news area - please feel free to add.
SM
I think its a great site that offers help and support to fathers that isn't as widely avaliable as it should be. Well done and thanks!
A cracking site for Dads, most other sites are based around mum so it's nice to see one just for the dads!
How about some kinda book club? I know there are some threads about dads in story books and reading to our kids, how about we as dads take the time to talk about specific books and how we can use them with our kids?
Apart from that, the site is excellent
thanks
OK, so recently joined and loving what there is to share with other dads. Thank you for taking the time to make this all work so well.
Two things spring to mind for what I want:
Firstly, some way of following the information and contributions relevant to the age/development stage of my child [like a timeline/search]. For instance, being able to quickly find anyone's contributions about what a four-year-old gets up to. Or a two-year-old. I'm really enjoying reading the Child Development pages [think they're ace!], and just thought they could be even better if on each page there were direct links to a related forum thread [i.e. click here for the 6-9 months discussions]. Potential for dads to really engage well and share relevant ideas quickly. I'd love to hear about what other dads with children the same age as mine are getting up to!
Secondly, more engagement with organisations/companies to support dads as parents. If I think about all the links, coupons, offers, ideas that similar 'mums' website have, there is no comparison. Get the message out to these organisations that us dads play an important part too, and will just as happily take their money-off for nappies/toys/days out coupons!
Just had another thought for the site:
There is a growing presence of 'dad' stuff on Twitter and Facebook. For example it would be good to display a Twitter feed of 'dad' posts [think of the @dadtalk followers and related hashtags] on the homepage.
I personally would like to see more Dad related competitions, we see too much of pamapering sessions for the mums, spas, nails etc but there are not enough Dad days out, Win a trip to the pub etc, a day at the races, or even paintball etc
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