13 July 2026
3 min readSelf-care for new dads, and why it isn't selfish
Self-care for new fathers isn't a luxury. A steady, rested dad is one of the strongest things a baby can have. Where to start when time is short.
13 July 2026
3 min readWhen birth doesn't go to plan - a father's side of it
A rushed birth or a neonatal scare leaves a mark on dads too, even when it ends well. On birth trauma, Group B Strep, and finding your feet again.
6 July 2026
3 min read'Alcohol and me' - an honest look for new fathers
'Alcohol and me' asks an honest question of new fathers. What is the drink really doing, and how counselling helps you answer it without shame.
3 July 2026
4 min readBecoming a dad - are you as ready as you feel?
Fatherhood readiness gets little airtime, yet the state you bring into it shapes your baby from week one. A calmer, more honest look at becoming a dad.
1 July 2026
4 min readWhat a dad's drinking teaches a baby who can't talk yet
Even a couple of beers to unwind changes how a dad reads his baby. How drinking affects co-regulation and attachment, and why the pattern counts.
26 June 2026
4 min readPaternal mental health and infant attachment
A father's mental health shapes how securely his baby attaches. The science of paternal wellbeing, and why dad counts as much as mum.