If you’ve ever heard “are we there yet?” for the tenth time before you’ve even left the motorway, this one’s for you. We’ve just launched Games on the Go — a free…
Author: Anthony
Anthony
Founder of Dad Diary
Decoding the Jargon: 100 Terms Every Dad Needs to Know
Parenting jargon decoded — 100 terms you need to know. Whether you’re expecting your first child or navigating GCSEs, this glossary breaks down every confusing term — NCT, EDD, SEN, SPL, and more — into plain English, with real examples showing exactly how and when to use each one.
Stuck for a Game to play with your child? We Built a Tool for That
Stuck for a Game to play with your child? We built a free tool to give you ideas – Game Finder!
Find it here; https://daddiary.co.uk/game-finder/
Tantrums in Public (What’s Happening in Their Head, and What to Do About It)
What’s actually happening in a toddler’s head mid-meltdown — and the honest techniques that helped, from distraction to naming emotions as your child gets older.
Dad Diary meets with Dermot O’Leary 🦁
Meeting Dermot O’Leary at Whipsnade Zoo turned into a heartwarming chat about Dad Diary — and some brilliant support for fathers everywhere.
Surviving the 3am Wake-Ups (A Rota That Actually Works)
Every family’s night-time reality looks different, and there’s no single script that works for everyone. What follows isn’t a step-by-step manual — it’s what worked for us, and a few…
Child a fussy-eater? Play this game
If your child is a fussy-eater, and you would like them to eat more varieties of food – play this game!
Dad’s Hospital Bag – what you need to pack for the birth
Dad’s Hospital Bag – what you need to pack for the birth
Bridging the Parenting Gap: Equal Responsibilities
A fresh look at how to balance parental responsibilities
The Dad Voice Is Dying (And That’s a Good Thing)
Dads should not longer use their shouting/authoritative voice, instead a more nurturing and calming voice is needed to influence children
Shopping for school clothes – a list to remember [parenting hack]
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Ever bought school trousers only to realise you already had 3 pairs that size? 😅 Or gone shopping and blanked on what size your child’s actually in? 👖 Create one…
Pancakes for breakfast – fun recipe with your children
Easy to make and fun for all the family, especially if using moulds to make playful shapes. The kids will love to get involved, and after a few attempts they…
Pocket money for a 12yo
Today, my daughter gave the most inspiring, accurate and convincing presentation/speech for why she should start receiving pocket money – and it was hard to deny her request! It was…
