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Angus delivered his own baby

Biography : Angus Kennedy

Angus Kennedy (father of five) is the Author of one of Amazon’s top selling baby books, ‘The Kitchen Baby’ which was published in Feb 2013. He and his wife have had five children together and all very close. He says it’s amazing he finds the time to write at all with all that is going…

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Being a dad second time around

Being a dad a second time around

23rd October 1999 is a very significant date in my life, as that was the day I became a dad to my now 13 year old daughter. This young lady has proven to be a life changing influence, ensuring that a reasonably immature 28 year old lad, who at that stage couldn’t hold a relationship…

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Single dad to triplets

Win a copy of A Dad for All Seasons

Dad of triplets, Ian shares his role as a single father in his book A Dad for All Seasons. Your first child will change your life. But what if you have three at the same time! This entertaining collection has 12 years of funny and heartwarming stories from the childhood of 3 exceptional boys, organised…

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Are mums better drivers than dads?

Are mums better drivers than dads?

Do you argue with your partner who is the better driver?  We have a fun graphic that outlines the driving ability of mum drivers compared to dads.

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Father's Day balloon

Two thirds of dads won’t receive a gift on Father’s Day

It is sad to think that two thirds of Dads won’t be unwrapping a present this Father’s Day. According to research VoucherCodes.co.uk their children will spend an average of £21.21 on gifts whilst an unlucky one in ten Dads are set to receive a present worth less than a fiver.  Mums fared much better with…

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Dad holding a baby

Dads only just changing nappies

‘Modern’ dads have been around for far longer than we think, but they have only recently started to change nappies according to research from the University of Warwick. In a new paper published on the History & Policy website, Dr Laura King from the University of Warwick’s Centre for the History of Medicine said the…

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Father's Day

Announcing your pregnancy on Father’s day

You don’t need to crack open the piggy bank and buy a glitzy gift – after all what could be better than being told you’ll be a daddy – there are a few things you can do. First, if you can bear to keep quiet until Sunday, do! Then hand him a card when he…

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Boy learning to saw

Father’s Day ecards for single dads

Do you know a single dad that would love to get a Father’s Day card showing him how valued and loved he is? To celebrate Father’s Day on 17 June, single parent charity Gingerbread is calling on people across the country to pay tribute to single dads they know, by sending them an e-card and…

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Dad kissing his baby

Our dads are the best says babyworld community

Modern day dads are a caring, supportive and hands-on bunch, according to our latest Father’s Day survey. Babyworld’s vibrant community responded to the survey which looked at how dad’s fulfil their roles as fathers – from changing nappies and cleaning up vomit to assisting at the birth and chipping in with housework. Brilliant birth partners An impressive 87%…

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My Dad can do anything

Books for Dads

Make this Father’s Day extra memorable and find a book that the special man in the family can enjoy and keep as a reminder of his fatherhood. My Dad Can Do Anything Author: Stephen Krensky This is a great book to give Dad on Father’s Day. Obviously written for young children,  it nevertheless gives Dad…

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