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Latest from Daddies Do Too
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Your Baby’s First Steps to Talking: A Dad’s Guide
Dads, it’s never too early to start talking to your baby! Learn how to guide your child’s language development from day one with these simple and…
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Notice a difficult feeling before choosing your next step
A simple reflection exercise for dads: name the feeling, check what is happening and choose a safe, practical response.
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Broken sleep with a newborn: a practical plan for dads
How dads can share newborn care, make room for rest and recognise when tiredness makes driving or caring for a baby unsafe.
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Letting children help: useful tasks without adult burdens
Three simple ways to involve children in everyday jobs while keeping tasks suitable for their age, ability and interests.
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Stop comparing siblings: what to say instead
Practical phrases for responding to each child’s effort, needs and worries without turning siblings into a competition.
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A bad day: when to keep going, pause or change direction
A grounded guide for dads on perseverance, taking a break and knowing when stopping is the right choice for you or your child.
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Lost your patience with your child? Pause, repair and get support
A practical guide for dads to pausing safely, apologising without blame and getting help when anger is affecting family life.
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Your child’s vaccinations: how dads can prepare and keep track
Prepare for your child’s vaccination appointments, find the current schedule for your part of the UK and know what to ask your GP practice.