My wife never wanted to have children but now she has changed her mind
“My wife changed her mind after her first ultrasound” Deciding to have a child is a massive decision. It’s something many people dream of, but others may not want to become parents and that is perfectly fine too. Expanding your family isn’t something you do on a whim. One dad-to-be has opened up about feeling […]
4 years ago
If mothers have a ‘Mammy Mot’ then I think fathers need a ‘Dad Bud’
I’ve found that women will always find each other when a crisis arises. Big or small, there’s always a friend or a mum or a sister that we can turn to for support. Particularly in motherhood having this sort of safety net is important and can help keep us sane. The way women look after […]
5 years ago
Mum-to-be writes a beautiful letter to her husband before he becomes a dad
This is a Dear John letter but not as you would expect. This mum-to-be decided to write her husband a letter preparing him for how much their life will change once they become parents. I don’t think we fully comprehend how quickly our lives can change when we become parents but it really does. Like […]
6 years ago
Dad shares his daughter’s first day at school and yes, we are crying
“It wasn’t like this 60 years ago.” I nodded in agreement with the proud grandfather as a clatter of small children took to tiny desks and little seats. Doing the maths, I worked out it was 34 years since my own first day in school. The fact that details from that day, in late August […]
8 years ago
Ever heard of ‘fathering down’? It could help get your baby to sleep
We’re always in the market for a tried and tested sleep tip here at HerFamily HQ. Whether it’s progressive watching, the tissue trick or a daddy doing his best Darth Vader impression, what works for you is what works, period. The latest method we’re adding to the ‘give it a bash’ list is something called […]
10 years ago
7 Things Every Man Needs To Know When His Partner Gives Birth
Just a little heads up here, guys: there are rules about what to say and not say, do and not do after your wife or partner has delivered a baby. Haven’t heard of them? It’s because they’re generally unwritten – but if you need a gentle nudge, we’ve laid them all out for you. Read, memorise, go […]
10 years ago