Life lessons and observations from U8s football

Shared Parental Leave, what it is and why it creates benefits for businesses, dads and families.

Writing for Thriving Talent, I have a look at what dads want, the impact of Covid-19 on both men and women and look at why championing dads at work really does matter in 2021.

We look back at the guests, the stories and the tips that caught our eye since January.

In 2012 Rhian Mannings’ life suddenly and tragically changed when first her young son George died, followed 5 days later by her husband Paul. She then founded 2 Wish Upon A Star.

In 2019, former Naval Officer, James Edmondson, wrote a piece for The Homeworker magazine about working from home called Joining The Revolution. I went back to speak to him in 2021.

What it means to be good ally? How Brian’s own family were a prompt to volunteer in diversity and inclusion voluntary work and why men must be involved if we aren’t just creating inclusion echo chambers.

Nicki Seignot, Author of 'Mentoring New Parents at Work' and founder of The Parent Mentor talks to James and Ian in episode 36 of Lockdown Dads.

The musician who doesn’t read music, the drummer who didn’t play the drums and a calming, pragmatic influence in Coldplay.

A trailblazer for same sex adoption, Jamie is the Daddy of Daddy and Dad and he joins us for episode 34 of Lockdown Dads.

The cultural norms around work are changing at a rapid rate thanks to the pandemic, but we must not allow it to widen the gender gap at work. Dads are key

Are You Concerned That You And Your Partner Aren’t On The Same Page?

Do You Wonder If Your Family Think It Is “All” Worth It?

In a powerful discussion about masculinity, purpose, and self awareness, ex Army Commando Instructor Dan describes how, far from being a magical time, becoming a new dad…

Childcare is a learnt skill, there is no magic mum superpower or special potion that midwives secretly give out and this is way this matters.

23 year old Nathan, apprehensively mulling over his thoughts about impending fatherhood did what we now take for granted - he started blogging.

Ep 30 of Lockdown Dads - connecting with your kids, empathy and understanding the transition between work and home life.

Living 50m from Central Park sounds incredibly glamorous but not if you've swapped a house for a pandemic apartment in lockdown....