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New Dad - coping with the pressure of expectations
By ThinkBaby on 11/03/2008 10:50:26
Demands on a new dad's time can come thick and fast, so how do avoid being ground down by the weight of expectation?
So, you're new baby has arrived and you're no longer just a man, a bloke, you're a father. With that, of course, comes a weight of new responsibilities, pressures and expectations, seemingly from all directions. Everyone, it seems, has an opinion
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Expectant dad Frank Skinner chooses “love over fear”
By Anna Lewis on 17/02/2012 15:42:31
Former alcoholic Frank Skinner reveals his feelings on becoming a first-time dad at 55
Comedian Frank Skinner, 55, has admitted he nearly panicked when his partner announced she was expecting.But instead of feeling the fear he chose to feel the love and now can’t wait to become a dad for the first time.“It’s always daunting to become
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Dads-to-be go through pregnancy cravings and mood swings with their partners
By Jo Ridgway on 25/05/2011 11:39:47
One in four expectant dads experience pregnancy symptoms
and physical changes associated with mums-to-be.The study, by Pampers, showed that 56% of expectant dads felt increased nesting instincts, 26% experienced mood swings, 10% had food cravings and 6% felt nauseous, unconnected to any other illness. 3% of men even
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Lily Allen’s pregnancy confirmed
By Sophie Westnedge on 17/07/2012 15:27:55
Singer’s dad confirms she’s expecting baby no. 2
Lily Allen’s famous dad has confirmed that the Smile singer is expecting her second child.Actor Keith Allen happily confirmed the rumours, which surfaced last week, that Lily is pregnant with her and husband Sam Cooper’s second child.“Yes, she
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Your life as a new Dad
By Dave Oliver on 02/08/2010 08:06:14
So what happens now? Resident Dad Dave gives you the low-down on what to expect
handling your baby to begin with. But don’t leave it too late. So long as you’re careful, you’ll soon get the feel for lifting, cuddling, bathing and changing. Don’t expect it to feel perfectly natural at first, but with a little bit of practice
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Chantelle Houghton finds out her baby’s sex
By Anna Lewis on 08/02/2012 10:33:27
Pregnant Chantelle and dad-to-be Alex Reid are expecting a baby girl, and she promises to give fashion-forward Harper Beckham a run for her money…
Chantelle Houghton has revealed that she is delighted to be expecting a little girl with fiancé Alex Reid.“Me and @Only1AlexReid are so happy to reveal we are expecting a baby girl. We can’t wait and couldn’t be happier XXXX” Chantelle tweeted
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Dad-to-be pregnancy calendar
By Sophie Westnedge on 19/04/2012 15:34:50
The essential pregnancy milestones a dad-to-be needs to know
Dad-to-be pregnancy calendarFinding out your partner’s pregnant is an exciting moment. You may think that you’ve got nine months before there’s much that you need to do. Think again!There are lots of pregnancy milestones that affect dads too so you
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New Dad - info and support for the early weeks
By Maria Muennich on 09/05/2009 01:51:05
Finding your feet as a father can take a little while, so here are a few ideas for managing the early weeks
Congratulations on the birth of your child and welcome to your new life as a dad. At the moment your head may be spinning a little as you try to take everything in and get to grips with the realities of parenthood, if so then you've come
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Gary Barlow goes after Celebrity Dad of the Year award
By Sophie Westnedge on 24/04/2012 15:11:39
X Factor judge jokes that he'll take on fellow celeb dad Peter Andre for the title
Gary Barlow has announced that he and his wife, Dawn, are expecting their third baby girl, and, if that isn’t exciting enough, that his next goal is to be crowned Celebrity Dad of the Year.Gary revealed his baby news back in February and took
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James Corden talks babies
By Liz Stansfield on 24/01/2011 12:59:38
As his fiancée Julia Carey approaches her due date, the dad-to-be has been joking about baby names and scans
Gavin and Stacey funnyman James Corden has been talking about what it’s like to be a dad-to-be.James’ fiancée, Julia Carey, is due this Spring, and James has admitted they’ve had the talk about baby names, but his suggestions are being dismissed
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