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Tips, advice and little nuggets of knowledge I’ve picked up in the crazy world of being a dad

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Will fresh air help my baby sleep?

The Outdoor Dad / June 14, 2016

In my experience, the simple answer to this question is yes! Although it certainly doesn’t work every time…

Dad knowledge

Fitting work around fatherhood

The Outdoor Dad / June 8, 2016

Trying to fit work commitments around the demands of supporting a new family is probably the biggest challenge I’ve faced in my life, but I’m still loving every second.

Dad knowledge

Fitting exercise around the baby

The Outdoor Dad / May 5, 2016

How getting up extra early for bike commutes to work is keeping me (vaguely) fit and active… 

Dad knowledge

10 tips for nervous dads on delivery day

The Outdoor Dad / April 21, 2016

As I’m sure a lot of dads would admit, I was terrified about attending the birth of our child. But in the end I coped a lot better than I expected and it turned into the most amazing day of my life.

Dad knowledge

Fatherhood week 1 – magical moments

The Outdoor Dad / April 17, 2016

Five things I learned in Fatherhood Week 1: the birth wasn’t as bad as feared; midwives are wonderful people; the first night at home is terrifying; you won’t believe how much you love your baby; never leave a nappy off for long!

Dad knowledge

Creating a family garden

The Outdoor Dad / April 3, 2016

The inside of the house is almost ready for the imminent arrival of our baby, so we’ve set about turning our garden into a special outside family space.

Dad knowledge

Telling the dog you’re pregnant

The Outdoor Dad / February 18, 2016

How will our dog cope with the new arrival in our lives? And what are we already doing to make the transition work?

Dad knowledge, Family adventures

Staying active during pregnancy

The Outdoor Dad / January 18, 2016

How a snowy weekend break in the Yorkshire Dales National Park helped banish the winter blues.

Dad knowledge

We’re having a baby!

The Outdoor Dad / January 12, 2016

So, we’re having a baby! First we were shocked, then we were terrified, then we were happy – and now we’ve never been so excited.

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