Kategori: Dads
My daughter’s starting school but I’m the one terrified I won’t make friends
Can a four-year-old become a social pariah by association?
I told my kids that Daddy was on holiday — the truth was horrifying
‘It was the worst day of my life.’
The well-meaning but harmful phrases to avoid if your child fails their A-levels
Don’t make a disappointing day far worse.
Despite having our miracle baby, I still feel infertile
I had this idea that once we had our daughter, our infertility would obscure itself into irrelevance.
We’ve been called abusive for raising our kids as ‘night owls’ who stay up until 2am
‘I get thousands of hateful comments about how we are narcissistic parents.’
FAFO parenting teaches good behaviour the hard way — but it could ‘tip into neglect’
The pendulum has swung from gentle to savage.
Best summer holiday money-saving deals, from free kids meals to discount days out
Budget-friendly fun for the whole family.
I’ve always paid my own way — but my younger sister is a spoilt brat
‘Why is she allowed to sponge off our parents while I’ve had to graft?’
My wife died and I was inundated with help – because I’m a man
Despite years of progress in many aspects of bereavement, surprisingly old-fashioned values still rule the roost.
My parents can’t afford to have the funerals I want for them
The plan is for their bodies to be collected, cremated, and then sent to me – all without any kind of formal memorial service.
Nelly won’t change his baby’s nappies – he needs to grow up
Sadly, this mentality from fathers is completely consistent in my professional experience.
Major parental leave review launched with current system ‘not working’
The review is expected to last 18 months.
I lost my dad but he’s still alive. Father’s Day is depressing
I think I’m already grieving our bond.
Happy Father’s Day 2025 quotes, messages and wishes for Dad
Make Father’s Day special for all the dads and paternal figures out there.
Dads share the ‘terrifying, amazing, surreal’ reality of watching your partner give birth
‘Sheer terror… and one of the most amazing moments of your life.’
Six UK companies that give dads 52 weeks paid paternity leave, ahead of protests
The world’s first ‘dad strike’ takes place today in London.
My parents ruined my credit by taking out loans in my name — but I don’t want to report them
‘Is there any way I can fix this without getting them into trouble?’
I asked my absent dad hard questions – his response was a gut-punch
I think I’m already grieving our bond.
The trending baby name with a very different meaning in Scotland
‘Are you actually kidding me on?’
The £400 mistake new parents make — and how to avoid it
Some simple tips can save you a fortune.
I made the difficult decision to cut contact with my dying dad
When he did die, to my surprise, I did not regret my decision.
Mumsnet just launched a range of ready meals for kids — here’s a dietitian’s verdict
‘This is a crossover I didn’t expect.’