Today’s teenagers face a different set of pressures to the ones many dads remember. Recent government research found that 96% of young people use social media, while many also report feeling anxious about how others see them. At the same time, we are seeing a growing financial confidence crisis among younger generations. Rather than protecting …
A dog collides with another at the park, yelps loudly, and is back to chasing a ball thirty seconds later. A cat leaps off a windowsill, lands awkwardly, shakes it off, and carries on as though nothing happened. Most of what looks alarming during play is exactly that: alarming to watch, but not actually serious. …
Sunday teatime, and you’re standing in a hallway that used to be yours, holding a book bag and a slightly damp swimming kit. Handover. If you’re newly separated, that word alone can sting. Plenty of dads drive away from that doorstep wondering whether they’ve just been demoted to a visitor in their own children’s lives. …
Whether you’re adjusting after a separation, navigating co-parenting arrangements, or raising children independently, the reality can feel overwhelming and isolating. It’s easy to put your own needs last. The good news is that support exists, and seeking it is often one of the most practical steps you can take for both yourself and your family. …
Glamping offers families the best of both worlds: fresh air and adventure for the children, without giving up the comforts grown-ups rely on. UK breaks are more popular than ever, with 87 million overnight trips taken in England in 2025, so it is no wonder families are trying it. A little planning turns glamping into …
Few topics can quiet a room faster than death. Someone makes a passing remark about a will, a funeral or getting older, and another person quickly changes the subject. Most families don’t avoid these conversations because they don’t care, but because they care deeply and worry about saying the wrong thing. But silence has a …
If you’re finding that the pressure of working life is beginning to grind you down, then you’re not alone. The good news is that there’s a reliable way to reset your mindset, and to get some distance from, and perspective on, the way that you live your life. Many kinds of holidays can serve this …
Picking a destination that works for every member of the family, from toddlers to teenagers to grandparents, is no small task. Mexico manages it with unusual consistency, offering a combination of beaches, history, wildlife and infrastructure that few long-haul destinations can match. 1. Family-Friendly Resorts and Beaches for Every Age Group The Riviera Maya and …
Life rarely slows down for modern dads. Between work deadlines, family commitments, household jobs, and trying to squeeze in some time to relax, health appointments often end up pushed to the bottom of the list. For many men, it is easier to ignore a concern for a few weeks than rearrange an already packed schedule. …
Most men are very good at putting other people first. Between work, family responsibilities, school runs, and trying to keep daily life ticking along, personal health concerns can easily be pushed aside. That is especially true when the issue feels private or uncomfortable to talk about. Many men still struggle to open up about intimate …