Welcome to Year of the Dad 2016
Welcome to Year of the Dad 2016! We hope you’ve had a fabulous festive break.Now 2016 is upon us, and the long-awaited launch approaches. We’re looking forward to working with...
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Breastfeeding
Is breastfeeding still a realistic option if mum goes back to work leaving dad in charge? SARAH EDWARDS of the Breastfeeding Network offers expert advice for parents deciding how to split parental leave.
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IS YEAR OF THE DAD GOOD NEWS FOR WOMEN?
As International Men’s Day rouses both support and controversy, NICK THORPE appeals for men and women to work together for gender equality. ISN’T every day already International Men’s Day?That’s the gist...
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My Paternity Leave
Being a great parent is hard enough without stingy employers. As Year of the Dad approaches, DOUGLAS GUEST, father-of-three & head of programmes for FNS, explains why generous paternity should be standard.
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News from David
Fathers Network Scotland co-founder and CEO DAVID DRYSDALE sends an update from hospital with exciting news about both family and FNS changes...
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Countdown to Year of the Dad
The clocks have gone back, the nights are drawing in… and the Year of the Dad is fast approaching! Here at Fathers Network Scotland we’re delighted to discover how many...
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JOB: Work on Year of the Dad!
We're looking for a part time Charter Co-ordinator to work on Year of the Dad - could it be you?
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Why I love my messy work-family life
Flexible working is at the heart of the Fathers Network Scotland mission – so in National Work Life Balance Week we decided to examine how we walk the talk in...
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Why I work part-time
Everyone knows that high-flying professional men can’t work part time, right? Wrong! At the start of National Work Life Week, SIMON WATKINS, Committee Clerk at the Scottish Parliament explains his decision to prioritise his son.
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YEAR OF THE DAD
Sign up here to join Year of the Dad, as NICK THORPE captures the spirit of the 2016 celebration of fatherhood with help from forward-thinking parents and employers.
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