Essays on Fatherhood

What does it mean to be a father in our modern times? As male identity is constantly challenged by western society and culture, do you feel adrift. Lost even? That’s what this section is about: understanding what it means to be a father in our modern times.

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The Men’s Mental Health Crisis – And Why it Matters

Men’s mental health is in crisis. Right now, men are suffering and dying. As the world we live in becomes more immediate, more connected and more hectic, some men are opting out. Some on a permanent basis. What is happening? How long can we go on like this? Let me ask you a question: Have […]

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3 Reasons My Daughters Won’t be Feminists

There are fewer more sensitive subjects these days than that of feminism. More recently, celebrities and other ‘famouses’ have scrambled over themselves to proclaim that they are indeed feminists and that everyone with a reasonable bone in their bodies should follow suit. I’m not one of them. Instead I am a father of one daughter […]

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The (un)Caged Lion

What is the secret to a good marriage or relationship? In a time when 50% of marriages fail, it looks like we need some help. Funny how a lot of people who have never been married claim to know what makes a good marriage. Or worse, they carry a string of broken relationships with them […]

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What is The Best Advice for New Dads?

What is the best advice for new Dads? Did you just find out you’re going to be a father and everyone is throwing wisdom your way? Does some of it make sense and some of it contradict  itself? When you’re a new Dad, everyone (and I mean everyone) wants to tell you their stories and […]

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Should ‘Father’ Be Spelled with a Capital F?

Should you spell ‘father’ with a capital ‘f’? If that’s a question that’s been bothering you for a while, then you’re in the right place. But before we get started, a little aside. If you’ve been reading TDD for a while you’ll know that I always spell ‘Dad’ with a capitalised ‘D’. Is that a […]

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Is This the Final Curtain Call for Femininity?

Are we seeing the final curtain for feminine women? That’s a question I’ve been asking myself (and others) over the past few weeks. And I’m not sure I like the answer. Right now feminine women seem to be under attack from multiple angles. Whether it’s through the media, culture or our education systems, time is […]

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Building Confident Daughters: Rough Play for Girls

Does rough play with your girls delight or horrify you? It maybe seems out of touch or pre-modern to want to protect girls from the rough and tumble of the world. But do changed days mean changed toughness? And what is the point of rough play? Is it just for fun or does it have […]