Lockdown doesn’t have to be a disaster – with some clever thinking you can turn it around, writes dad Kresan Munian. What do you think of when you hear the word “lockdown”? If we’re alike, you’d probably start to mentally forecast the emotional stresses that would...
Living up to being the man in my daughters’ lives
Being a father to two daughters comes with great responsibility in terms of teaching them what it means to be a good man, writes Jarrod Gabriel. I grew up in a male-dominated family: even the dogs we had were male. In hindsight, it must have been difficult for my mom,...
Four kids under four – a kind of magical madness
When you’re in the parenting trenches with young children, it’s easy to get wrapped up in the chaos of it all. The Dad Dude, AKA Terran Nirvana Williams, shares the seven glimpses of hope that help keep him sane. Parenting toddlers is a challenge In my experience,...
Embrace every moment
Life isn’t all picture-perfect moments with your kids. Some days you’re tired and grumpy, and so are they. But father-of-two, Grant Medcalf says he’s learning to embrace all of the moments he spends with his kids – even the difficult ones. You’ve had a long day at the...
Dad -time makes for healthier kids
When people think about bonding with a newborn, images of a mother and her baby tend to come to mind. But it’s also vital for fathers to spend quality time bonding with their babies, writes daddy blogger Don Dinnematin. As a new dad, there were quite a few worries...
Afro Daddy shares his advice on being a dad
Afro Daddy’s Shares His Story & Advice On Being a Dad Q and A with Terence Mentor – aka Afro Daddy You and your wife are basically modern-day superheroes – rescuing babies, and giving them a loving home until they can find their forever family! How did you...
Deaf and determined: a single father shares his story
Deaf & Determined: A Single Father Shares His Story Q and A with Nenio Mbazima Tell us a about Nenio Mbazima, what is your story? When I was 10 years old, I had meningitis, which left me deaf. You will find it strange that I’m glad that I became deaf, but most...
The thoughts of a first-time father-to-be
The Thoughts Of A First-Time Father-To-Be By Tumisho Masha Our little girl is due in the middle of July, and the most surprising fact I’ve learnt on my journey to being a dad is that until she’s here with us, I am merely playing a supporting role. There’s so much I...