Improving children's lives and outcomes through the positive involvement of dads, father-figures & whole families.
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How often do you go to the park? How long do you stay? What would make it better?
The Scottish Government want to hear from families across Scotland about their local play parks!
Please share our short survey to support every child's right to play! forms.office.com/e/WkPx8TnJw…
Fathers Network Scot retweeted
On International Fathers’ Mental Health Day watch the trailer of our powerful and deeply moving new film "Invisible” to raise awareness of new #Fathers #MentalHealth and factors impacting the emotional wellbeing of fathers.
buff.ly/aXTjS1r
#DadsMHDay
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To mark Infant Mental Health Week, we're sharing a short clip that raises awareness of the role parents/carers play in their infant's mental health 📽️
It also shows a few of the resources available to support parents/carers 👇
youtube.com/watch?v=j4LGT_J6…
#IMHAW2025
Fathers Network Scot retweeted
Loneliness is an increasing issue for men. Community is vital for good mental health. Yet many men, particularly young men, face challenges in making the connections we all need. We explore why: tinyurl.com/yntb9c3t #MensHealthWeek #LonelinessAwarenessWeek
Fathers Network Scot retweeted
Paternity leave in the UK is outdated, that's why we're part of The Dad Strike, tomorrow 3pm at the Scottish Parliament. Great article here all about it.
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crmk…
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This Wed! Come speak out against the UK’s shockingly bad paternity leave. Meet us outside the Scottish Parliament at 3pm on the 11th and help our voice be heard. The UK has the worst paternity leave in Europe. Two weeks at less than minimum wage.
More: action.thedadshift.org/a/dad…
Fathers Network Scot retweeted
44% of dads say playing is their fave way to spend time with their kids 👨👧👦💛
Only 16% mention paid activities 💸
Play doesn’t have to cost a thing — it’s about freedom, time & space! 🌟🕒🌈
Our Time with Dad report is LIVE! 🚀
🕑 How are dads spending quality time with their kids?
📱 What’s their take on screen time?
🚧 What’s stopping dads from getting involved in community activities?
Check out our blog to find out! ⬇️
fathersnetwork.org.uk/time_w…
Fathers Network Scot retweeted
UK’s paternity leave entitlement is worst in Europe – just 2 weeks on low pay
A more generous offer will support families financially and help them make more equal choices around who cares
For the first time @CPP modelling for JRF establishes the economic benefits too 🔽 1/2
ALT "The UK has the worst paternity leave offer in Europe. Making Statutory Paternity Leave more generous will deliver on financial security for families and economic growth." Louise Woodruff, Senior Policy Adviser at JRF.
Fathers Network Scot retweeted
Please share!
🆕 Fully funded PhD scholarship by Scottish charity Men Matter Scotland:
Social inequality and male suicide: Risk factors and interventions
Supervised by Dr Susie Bennett and myself
Closing date: 11th June 2025, with an autumn 2025 start. Open to UK students only.
🔗 findaphd.com/phds/project/so…
Fathers Network Scot retweeted
A good and necessary column by @frasernelson. You can value fathers without disrespecting single mothers. You can see fatherhood as a social good, an anti-poverty measure even, rather than social conservatism. We need to support groups like @dadsrockorg that teach men parenting skills and provide support networks, including in prisons. We need to back organisations such as @FathersNetScot who help schools and the NHS include fathers. We leave this agenda to the likes of the loathsome Andrew Tate at our peril. thetimes.com/comment/columni…
Fathers Network Scot retweeted
Today, on Single Parents Day we're celebrating single parents while acknowledging the stigma they still face and how the experience can affect your mental health.
These stats show the need for support for single parents. Read more: bit.ly/4hjLJJj
#SingleParentsDay
ALT Graphic with text: 89% of single parents felt anxious in the last two weeks. Almost one-third of single parents feel anxiety due to loneliness. 86% of single parents found that anxiety interferes with their day-to-day life *Opinium polling 2023.
Fathers Network Scot retweeted
It's February... which means it's #ReadItForward month!
Buy ANY children's or YA book on @bookshop_org_UK this month and 10% of the sale will be donated to BookTrust or our friends at @scottishbktrust.
What will you be buying? 📚
uk.bookshop.org/shop/booktru…
ALT An illustration of an open book surrounded by stars; the pages are coming to life with someone sailing on a paper boat, looking through a telescope, as a dolphin jumps out of the waves. Plus the logos for Bookshop.org, BookTrust and Scottish Book Trust, and the words: "Read It Forward - 10% of all children's book sales go to BookTrust and Scottish Book Trust in February 2025"
Fathers Network Scot retweeted
I've been talkjng to @Newsweek about the power and fun of rough and tumble play. Typical dad "rough and tumble" play has long-term impact, experts say newsweek.com/rough-tumble-pl…
Fathers Network Scot retweeted
Dads Antenatal - Thurs 23rd Jan 7pm in Gorgie. Come get some vital hands on experience of nappy changing, bathing and more. It's free and open to all Dads to be, sign up:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
Fathers Network Scot retweeted
‼️ Blue Monday? Nope, not real – completely made up!
Checking in with each other? Yes excellent, that’s where it’s at! 💚
Get involved in #BrewMonday by grabbing a cuppa and check in with someone you love! ☕️
Fathers Network Scot retweeted
In partnership with Police Scotland, we are hosting a webinar for parents and carers during Cyber Scotland Week. This will explore how you can help keep yourself and your loved ones safe whilst online.
Tuesday 25 February 2025, 5:30-6:30pm
Sign up: eventbrite.com/e/cyber-scotl…
ALT The image says 'Cyber Scotland Week 2025 Webinar: Keeping children safe online' Underneath it says 'Tuesday 25 February 2025, 5:30-6:30pm, online (zoom). Alongside this is the Parenting across Scotland logo and the Police Scotland logo.
Fathers Network Scot retweeted
Next week on Monday is our online Antenatal worksop at 7pm. At the weekend you can join us at Playgroup in Edinburgh. Check out our What's On guide for info 👉 dadsrock.org.uk/whats-on
Fathers Network Scot retweeted
Read all about Cathy's findings from Fathers Network Scotland's 2024 Dads' Survey on our website👇
@FathersNetScot
parentingacrossscotland.org/…
Fathers Network Scot retweeted
This week, we’re working with @mentalhealth to spotlight the mental health needs of mums aged 25 and under
Follow for stats, honest conversations, and solutions to ensure young mums get the support they need and deserve. 💜
#CreatingConnections #YoungMumsMatter #YoungMumsMH
Fathers Network Scot retweeted
Dads antenatal, tomorrow night 7pm in Gorgie! Open to all Dads to be. More details: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
