Dad Diaries

Stories, lessons, and conversations from one dad to another.

Fatherhood3 October 2026 5 min

Why Being Present in Your Child's Life Matters More Than You Think

Being there isn't the same as being present. Here's why those small, fully switched-on moments with our children matter so much, and simple ways to have more of them.

Fatherhood3 October 2026 5 min

How to Talk to Your Children About Feelings: A Dad's Guide

You don't need to be a therapist or have all the right words. Simple, everyday ways dads can help their children name, share and cope with big feelings.

Parenting2 October 2026 3 min

Building Zaira’s Enchanted Flower Garden Nursery

Eight years ago, we set out to create a magical space for our daughter. Take a look back at how we built Zaira's enchanted flower garden nursery, featuring handmade details and a custom carved gold crown.

Fatherhood29 September 2026 4 min

How I Started The Dad Gram: From Four Likes to a Thriving Community

What started with four likes from my mum, sister, wife and me became a growing community of parents, families and followers. This is the story of how The Dad Gram began — and why, after all these years, it still comes down to one dad simply sharing the journey.

Parenting9 October 2026 5 min

World Mental Health Day: Simple Ways to Help Our Kids Talk About Feelings

Saturday 10 October is World Mental Health Day. Here are gentle, everyday ways to help children name their feelings, open up and know they can always come to us.

Motivation8 October 2026 6 min

When Life Knocks You Down: A Dad's Guide to Getting Back Up

We all have seasons when life knocks us flat. Here are gentle, practical steps for picking yourself back up, and simple ways to teach our children that falling down is part of growing up.

Family7 October 2026 5 min

Darker Evenings: Cosy Ideas to Keep Kids Happy Indoors (Without Screens)

The clocks go back on Sunday 25 October 2026. Here's why it happens, how to help children's sleep adjust, and lots of low-cost, screen-free ideas for cosy evenings at home.

Parenting6 October 2026 5 min

Farage, the Racism Row and Our Children: How to Raise Kind, Empathetic Kids

The row over claims about Nigel Farage's schooldays, which he denies, has put race back in the headlines. Here's how we can help our children grow up kind, confident and proud to live together.

Motivation3 October 2026 5 min

How to Cope With Tough Times and Stress as a Dad

Every dad goes through hard seasons. Here are practical, NHS-backed ways to cope with stress, and where to turn in the UK if it all becomes too much.

Motivation3 October 2026 5 min

Making Time for Yourself as a Dad (and Why It Isn't Selfish)

Looking after yourself isn't selfish, it's part of looking after your family. Here's why dads need time to recharge, and how to actually make it happen.

Parenting29 September 2026 4 min

Screen Time Without the Guilt: Our House Rules

Screens aren't the enemy — unclear rules are. Here's the simple system that ended the daily negotiation in our house.

Parenting29 September 2026 3 min

A Dad's Guide to The Big Feelings Conversation

Tantrums aren't misbehaviour — they're a full heart with nowhere to go. How we learned to name feelings before fixing them.