Posted in Dads Families Family First Person grief Lifestyle Parenting Real Life UK News

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. 

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Posted in Dads Family First Person Lifestyle Money Mums Real Life UK News

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.

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Posted in Baby Dads Families Lifestyle Mums Nelly Opinion Parenting Real Life UK News

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.

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Posted in British Government Business Dads Mums News Parenting Politics UK News

Major parental leave review launched with current system ‘not working’

The review is expected to last 18 months.

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Posted in Dads Degrees of Separation Families Father's Day First Person Lifestyle Real Life UK News

I lost my dad but he’s still alive. Father’s Day is depressing

I think I’m already grieving our bond.

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Posted in Dads Families Family Father's Day Lifestyle UK News

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.

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Posted in Dads Families Family Father's Day Lifestyle Men Parenting UK News

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.’

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Posted in Baby Dads Families Family Insurance Lifestyle Parenting UK News Work

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.

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Posted in Dads Debt Family Lifestyle Money Mums The Money Problem UK News

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?’

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Posted in Dads Degrees of Separation Families First Person Lifestyle Real Life UK News

I asked my absent dad hard questions – his response was a gut-punch

I think I’m already grieving our bond.

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Posted in Baby Baby Names Dads Families Lifestyle Mums Parenting TikTok UK News

The trending baby name with a very different meaning in Scotland

‘Are you actually kidding me on?’

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Posted in Baby Children Cost of Living Dads Lifestyle Money motherhood Mums UK News

The £400 mistake new parents make — and how to avoid it

Some simple tips can save you a fortune.

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Posted in Dads Degrees of Separation Families Family First Person grief Lifestyle Real Life UK News

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.

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Posted in Children cooking Dads Family Food Foodie Lifestyle Mums Parenting Supermarkets UK News

Mumsnet just launched a range of ready meals for kids — here’s a dietitian’s verdict

‘This is a crossover I didn’t expect.’

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