Fatherhood
From the editor: It’s good to talk
Dads need to speak up. Sometimes when I say that I mean they need to make their voices... read more
gender equality
Fatherhood
Dads value opportunities for solo parenting
A fascinating Cambridge Festival webinar provided plenty of insights for working dads. The... read more
Flexible Working
One day of work per week is quite enough
One day of work a week is enough according to new research from Cambridge University. A... read more
Paternity Leave
From the editor: a response to all that is going on in gender equality
I was all set to blast out this blog on Monday. I felt I had to respond to all that was... read more
Paternity Leave
OECD defines the ‘masculinities’ that restrict dads choices
Freeing men from restrictive gender stereotypes, including expectations around paternity... read more
Paternity Leave
An international take on equal parenting
The efforts working dads have to go through to make equal parenting a reality are laid... read more
Paternity Leave
Better paternity policies will keep mums in the workplace
The need for workplace policies focussed on dads has been laid bare by new findings. ... read more
Fatherhood
When women are Pregnant Then Screwed, dads are too
I’m a volunteer for the charity Pregnant Then Screwed, set up by the author, Joeli... read more
Paternity Leave
From the editor: a bleak week for equality
The week began with International Women’s Day. And it’s all gone downhill from there. ... read more
Paternity Leave
Simon’s paternity leave became Eternity Leave
There’s a fascinating episode in Simon Kettlewell’s new novel about life as a stay at... read more
Paternity Leave
Boris Johnson U-turns on paternity leave
Boris Johnson will not be taking paternity leave. A year ago his spokesperson indicated... read more
Fatherhood
How working dads can ‘choose to challenge’
The theme of this year’s International Women’s Day is ‘choose to challenge’.... read more
Fatherhood
Review: You Are Not The Man You Are Supposed To Be
Being a man “doesn’t mean dressing like Blackbeard and doing crack for breakfast”... read more
Paternity Leave
Metro Bank celebrates dads taking extra paternity leave
Offering men fully paid and lengthy paternity leave makes it easier for them to take it.... read more
Fatherhood
From the editor: Is Reggie Perrin a relic or a role model?
It’s lockdown. It’s half term. And it’s raining. Obviously all attempts to limit... read more
Fatherhood
Telling stories can unlock real change
Ayesha Murray runs her own coaching business aimed at helping working parents. She... read more
Employment Rights
‘I was a wreck without Shared Parental Leave’
You don’t need to take months of Shared Parental Leave to make a difference. Evidence... read more
Paternity Leave
‘Shared Parental Leave made me more understanding’
Pete Bainbridge understands the power of role models. His brother took Shared Parental... read more
Fatherhood
From the editor: Silly Rishi
Silly Rishi. Presumably Chancellor Rishi Sunak thought he was being gracious this week... read more
Paternity Leave
Extra paternity leave will boost the economy
Longer and properly funded extra paternity leave is key to the economic recovery from... read more
Fatherhood
From the editor: Barack backs our cause
I try not to get too political in these blogs. All political persuasions are welcome.... read more
