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These tips are based on the recent Best Start in Life baby and toddler guidance. It’s evidence-based guidance to help you make better calls and help to make screen time more intentional. Read more
Menopause doesn’t just affect one person in a relationship, it can affect both. For partners, it can sometimes feel confusing or even overwhelming. Read more
Andy and his wife Becky Adlington have a son, daughter and a step daughter together. We caught up with Andy to speak about the support he received from Dad Matters after two miscarriages, alongside support from Petals. Read more
Becoming a dad changes you - it shapes your brain, your hormones, your relationships and your purpose. At Dad Matters, we’re committed to walking alongside fathers through this transition. Read more
Mike shares his honest account of what he learnt when he became a dad, battling mental health issues and going on to become a Dad Matters volunteer helping other dads through it. Read more
Dad Matters Warrington, Halton and Cheshire, in partnership with Warrington Hospital’s neonatal unit and the Start for Life Emotional Wellbeing Team for Warrington and Halton, has launched a new initiative to support parental mental health and strengthen early bonding for babies receiving neonatal care. Read more
We’re proud to help share an incredible new project from actor and writer Stephen Graham with psychologist Orly Klein - Letters to Our Sons. They are inviting fathers everywhere to write a personal, heartfelt letter to their sons to be published in a book coming October 2026. Read more
Dad Matters' podcast recommendations for dads. Read more
Dad of three, Tom’s story is one of struggle and fear, but it’s also a story of resilience, and the power of simple, non-judgemental support from Dad Matters. Read more
When Aaron and his wife Rebecca welcomed their second child, Vicky, life became a whirlwind of nappies, sleepless nights, and the pressure of balancing work with family. But beneath the surface, Aaron was fighting a mental health battle of his own which one day came to breaking point. Read more
Hear from Dad Matters Lead, Kieran talking about how being a dad redefined his sense of masculinity. Read more
Over the past year, Dad Matters Stockport, delivered through Home-Start HOST and funded by Stockport Council, has been independently evaluated. The findings demonstrate both the value and promise of offering dedicated support to dads during the pregnancy to early childhood period. Read more
Ben and his wife Poppy experienced two miscarriages before they had their daughter. Ben got support from Dad Matters and is now a volunteer helping other dads. Read more
This page highlights new research on paternal suicide in the 1001 Critical Days and links to the full study on the 1001 Critical Days Foundation website. It explains the findings, including higher risks for first-time fathers and those in deprived areas, and connects them to Dad Matters’ evaluation showing how outreach, peer support, and father-inclusive practice can reduce isolation and improve dads’ wellbeing. The page positions Dad Matters as part of the solution to preventing paternal suicid Read more
An overview of the Dad Matters Impact Report 2025. Offering visitors the opportunity to download the full document. It highlights the programme’s reach, key outcomes, and real-life stories, showing how Dad Matters is improving father-baby relationships, supporting dads’ wellbeing, and shaping more inclusive family services. Read more
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Josh, a new father from Gloucestershire, found himself facing a perfect storm of challenges during his wife's pregnancy with their first child, Lucas. Working in a high-pressure financial sector role whilst navigating company restructuring and possible redundancy, Josh discovered that the transition to fatherhood brought unexpected mental health challenges. Read more
Craig has three grown-up children from his first marriage, but when his son Dylan was born, fatherhood felt completely new. He shares his story as Dad Matters helped him through his darkest times. Read more