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Dads are real superheroes
By Kyrsty Hazell on 16/06/2009 17:39:50
Father’s Day research puts dads at the top of the charts
that aspirations amongst five and six year olds have changed, seeing Dads topping the poll, keeping him well ahead of the caped crusader Batman.If you’re a mum or grandparent, fear not. Mums finished in 5th place and granddads scored 9th position for boys
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Looking for dads with bad dance moves
By Cassandra Kempster-Roberts on 10/06/2009 12:33:30
Art gallery after video clips of embarrassing dancing by dads.
The Lowry Centre, an art gallery in Salford, is searching for the “most embarrassing dad dancers”, and is calling for families to send in their video clips, reports BBC News.Clips of dads dancing badly – at weddings, birthday or just at home
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New dads to receive fathering guidebook
By Cassandra Kempster-Roberts on 18/01/2010 12:15:38
Government plans for a parenting booklet to be handed to all UK dads
been compiled by the Fatherhood Institute (FI), the “UK's fatherhood think-tank”. It’s to be sent to all new dads as of next month by being included in the Bounty Pack given to new mums. The FI are also creating a guide for midwives, so they can offer
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‘Dads at Work’ campaign launched by government
By Cassandra Kempster-Roberts on 18/02/2010 12:13:12
Many dads are unaware of their paternity rights and a month-long government campaign aims to change this
While the dads of today feel it’s important to spend time with their new baby, many aren’t aware of their rights at work. This means many fathers could be missing out on entitlements. To tackle this issue, a new awareness campaign has started
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World Cup football dads with their babies
By Tessa Watkins on 14/06/2010 17:02:15
With the World Cup in full swing, we reveal which celebrity tots are putting on their mini-me football kits and cheering on their famous dads!
Footie FathersWhile their footie dads are busy in South Africa, celebrity tots will be cheering their fathers on from the UK sidelines. Take a look at some of the soccer dads who are hoping to bring the trophy home and make their little ones extra
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Dads told to spend more time with their children
By Kimberley Smith on 20/05/2010 15:03:21
Research finds that dads spend far less time with their children and don’t enjoy it as much as mums
suggested that they don't enjoy time spent with their children as much as mums.When asked if they enjoyed spending time with their children, 28% of dads said they “always or almost always” did, compared to 40% of mums.But the results may not show the whole
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13-year-old becomes dad!
By Made For Mums on 13/02/2009 11:49:46
A baby-faced boy from Eastbourne has become a dad at 13.
told The Sun newspaper. 'I didn't think about how we would afford it. I don't really get pocket money but my dad sometimes gives me £10.' The couple are now living with Chantelle's mum, dad and five brothers in Eastbourne.
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Dad has 49-year age gap between children
By Cassandra Kempster-Roberts on 13/04/2010 17:17:22
UK man becomes a dad again aged 70
A dad has just welcomed his new son to the world, 49 years after he had his first baby, reports the Metro.Mike Armitage is 70 years old, and he and his wife, Lyndsey, 30, have just had a son. Their baby has been named Paul, and entered the world
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Dads can’t afford to take paid paternity leave
By Tessa Watkins on 20/10/2009 11:24:58
Nearly 50% of new dads don’t take time off
Nearly half of dads don’t take their fortnight of paternity leave following the birth of their baby, the Government’s equality watchdog has said. The most common reason is because they can’t afford to.The fortnight of paternity leave, introduced
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Mum’s self-esteem knocked by competent dads
By Clio FitzHerbert on 22/03/2010 15:46:36
Diligent dads can damage a mum’s self-esteem, new study finds
Helpful dads who spend lots of time with their baby can dampen a mum’s self-esteem, according to a recent study.The University of Texas interviewed 78 earning parents, with 8-month-old babies, and asked them to rate each other’s parenting strengths
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