Your baby's development will be fairly rapid in their first few weeks and months on Earth. As a first-time dad, there are plenty of unknowns when you are raising a newborn baby. And while every baby develops at different rates, it's still good to have an idea of how your little one will develop over the first three months. Over the course of this guide, we'll break down the different areas of your baby's development and what to expect by the time you have a 3 month old. Table Of Contents What's this guide covers 'Most babies...' Your baby's physical development Your baby's cognitive develo ..read more

Phonics is all about learning to read in a way that's fast, accessible, and easy to understand. Perhaps unfamiliar with it from when they learned to read, many parents are turning to all manner of phonics reading programmes and phonics activities to help teach their child to read. It has also spawned a whole world of interactive online phonics games, as well as offline phonics games that you will have been playing perhaps without even realising it.  When you learn through play you have fun, build bonds, and boost confidence. Ideal when you want to help every little reader fall in lo ..read more

The perfect relationship doesn't exist but we can all strive to achieve a healthy relationship. Relationships can be tough, even at the best of times. A combination of a natural focus on your child(ren) and sleep deprivation makes it even harder. However, there's no reason why you can't build and maintain a healthy relationship with your partner when you have children. In fact, many couples are turning to some of the leading online marriage programmes in a bid to actively maintain a healthy relationship, rather than a reactive last-ditch attempt to fix their relationship. First, what does a h ..read more

Fathers are playing an increasingly important role in supporting the breastfeeding journey. But how? We know that fathers today are more engaged and actively involved in the day-to-day care of their children than ever before. Now, there is greater awareness that breastfeeding isn't just a solo endeavour for new mothers to embark on on their own. But what goes in to breastfeeding support? What can dads do to support breastfeeding mothers in the best ways possible? First, let's consider why breastfeeding mothers need support and why it's so important. Table Of Contents What's this guide cover ..read more

Yup. If there's one thing we dads love, it's pizza. And dad jokes. They're really punny. Put them together and you have a recipe for laughter. That's right, we've got a delicious list of the funniest pizza jokes hot out of the oven. Here's one to whet your appetite...Why did the tired dad make pizza? He kneaded a break! Whatever your favourite topping, you're bound to find a funny pizza joke that tickles your tastebuds and proves to your loved ones that you're such a fungi. Whether you're hosting pizza parties or just want to give the kids a giggle, grab yourself a slice of the action and get ..read more

It's always a worthwhile exercise learning new things about each other, and new ways to keep things going in your relationship. You might feel your relationship needs a bit of a tune up, or perhaps you want to connect better with your partner... either way you may deal with challenges, and respond to issues in a very different manner to each other. Our brains are wired in unique ways that means our approaches to life are wide and varied. It's what makes the day to day fascinating and helps us to tackle problems, create surprise and communicate effectively. In the same vein, pastor Gary Chapma ..read more

It goes without saying the important role that you play in your child's development. Having fathers who are actively engaged - especially with 'wordy' activities such as helping with reading, story-telling and singing has been scientifically proven to lead to improved performance at school. Reading comprehension is one of the core skills that helps elevate appreciation of reading, offering greater understanding and enjoyment of books, magazines, websites etc and the knowledge contained within. It sets up your child for lifelong success. Their curiosity in the world has never been greater, and ..read more

The world could do with more gratitude. There's a lot of focus on mental health these days, and rightly so; we're all looking for ways to improve our daily lives and the search for joy can feel similar to looking for the holy grail. Exploring ways to enact positive psychology is a core part of improving happiness, and offers myriad health benefits - from healthier eating behaviour, to improving personal relationships. You'll undoubtably have heard that making small changes in your life can have big changes, and practicing gratitude is a simple and effective way of getting this up and running ..read more

We all experience relationship problems from time to time. Every day life causes plenty of stress, especially when you have children, and you find your relationship is suffering. But when does a good relationship become a broken relationship? What leads a one partner to search 'how to fix a relationship' in an attempt to prevent the break-up or divorce they can see coming over the horizon? What is the difference between a rough patch and a damaged relationship? Speaking to DaddiLife, Rachel Childs, founder of Parents that Work, said: "In the chaos and delight of starting a family, its easy fo ..read more

Phonics is now the established method of teaching children to read in most English-speaking education systems. Because they may never have heard of it before, or learned to read themselves another way, plenty of newer parents are a little confused about phonics and how to teach their child to read. Perhaps even a little worried that they won't be able to support their learning at home. Worry not! Whether you're supporting their in-school phonics learning or following an at-home phonics reading programme, there are plenty of activities you can do at home with your child to help them learn how ..read more