How Ninewells Hospital went Dad-Friendly Overnight
Many maternity wards still don’t allow fathers to stay overnight, despite obvious support benefits for their partners and newborn babies. DONNA BROUGH of Ninewells Dundee – an award-winning exception to the rule – explains to Fathers Network Scotland how she made dads welcome on her wards.
Read more#BeThereBeYourself Champions: Bryan
We feel really grateful to be able to share with you the honest experiences of our next #BeThereBeYourself champion, Bryan. Our “Be there, be yourself” campaign encourages father figures to celebrate their diversity,...
Read moreThe Dads' Fund
Fathers Network Scotland works with organisations funded by the Cattanach Trust's Dads' Fund, which was set up in 2016 to mark the Year of the Dad. These organisations support families...
Read moreLiberating Dads Means Liberating Mums Too!
Gender Friendly Nurseries provides training to nursery staff on the impacts of gender stereotyping and supports nurseries to work towards Gender Friendly Nursery status. It was piloted in North East Glasgow...
Read more#BeThereBeYourself Champions: Jenny
We're so excited to share with you the experiences of our first #BeThereBeYourself champion, Jenny. Our new campaign #BeThereBeYourself confronts gender stereotyping around fatherhood. We're encouraging father figures across Scotland to celebrate their...
Read moreThe Big Monster MashUp Competition
Everyone benefits when dads and father figures are empowered as caregivers – mums, children, families, employers and society at large. We’re passionate about building a world where diversity is celebrated...
Read moreMental Health Support For New Dads is Crucial
Over the last six months we've focused our attention on dads' mental health. Suicide remains the biggest killer of men under the age of 50 in Scotland. In an attempt...
Read moreWANTED: Men to Mentor our Teenage Boys
It’s better to grow emotionally literate boys than it is to fix broken men – but how do we men become the role models our teenagers need? NICK THORPE is...
Read moreThe Kiltwalk: Our Director's Experience
Have you signed up for the Kiltwalk yet? Our Director Dave Devenney and beautiful Labrador, Molly, took part in the Glasgow event and the rest of the team have been...
Read moreAward-Winning Success For Maternity Unit
Chris Miezitis is Fathers Network Scotland's Programme Lead. He runs our Understanding Dad training, which helps practitioners and services identify a more inclusive approach to their practice and service delivery....
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