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Fathers Network Scotland @fathersnetwork.bsky.social · 11h

Come along to our upcoming DADx session on engaging dads in early years & primary settings! 💬

Hear success stories, share ideas, get practical tips, and connect with others passionate about supporting dads.

📆 October 29th

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Fathers Network Scotland @fathersnetwork.bsky.social · 9d

📢 Join us this Wednesday for our DADx on Friendship 📢

We’ll be diving into the science of friendships, the challenges dads face in building and keeping them, and the difference strong connections can make for dads and families.

📅 Oct 1 | 🕒 2-3PM

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Fathers Network Scotland @fathersnetwork.bsky.social · 16d

Next week, we’ll be exploring how fatherhood reshapes friendships - why these connections matter so much to dads, the challenges that can put them at risk, and what helps keep them strong.

📅 Oct 1 | 🕒 2-3PM

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Fathers Network Scotland @fathersnetwork.bsky.social · 20d

Fatherhood changes everything - including friendships.

Join us as we explore why these connections matter to dads, how fatherhood puts them at risk, and how dads can stay connected.

📅 Oct 1 | 🕒 2-3PM

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Fathers Network Scotland @fathersnetwork.bsky.social · 22d

Last chance to join our FREE online Father Engagement Foundation session later today!

This one-hour session will show you the incredible benefits that can be gained when you engage with fathers!

📆 Today @ 2-3PM

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Fathers Network Scotland @fathersnetwork.bsky.social · 24d

Becoming a dad can be one of the most difficult and rewarding journeys you will ever go on. Although every man's journey to fatherhood is different, here are some helpful tips to help you on your way.

Top tips for dads during & after the birth

Becoming a dad can be one of the most difficult and rewarding journeys you will ever go on. Although every man's journey to fatherhood is different here are some helpful tips to help you on your way.

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Fathers Network Scotland @fathersnetwork.bsky.social · 27d

Are you a dad with a child under 2, or an expectant father?

Share your experiences of anxiety with Northumbria University and help make dads’ voices heard!

👉 For more details email: [email protected]

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Fathers Network Scotland @fathersnetwork.bsky.social · 28d

Becoming a dad is a big deal, so it’s totally normal to feel a bit overwhelmed.

Our guide below offers simple tips to help you manage stress and take care of yourself throughout your journey into fatherhood!

Read guide here 👇

How to Look After Yourself: A Guide for New Dads

Becoming a dad is a big deal, and it’s normal to feel overwhelmed at times. Understanding your feelings and taking small steps can make a world of difference—for you and your family.

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Fathers Network Scotland @fathersnetwork.bsky.social · 28d

Fatherhood changes everything - including friendships.

Join us as we explore why these connections matter to dads, how fatherhood puts them at risk, and how dads can stay connected.

📅 Oct 1 | 🕒 2-3PM

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Fathers Network Scotland @fathersnetwork.bsky.social · 29d

🚨 FREE Father Engagement Training!

Join our one-hour Foundations session next week to explore the incredible benefits that can be gained when you engage with fathers!

📆 16th Sep / 2-3PM

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Fathers Network Scotland @fathersnetwork.bsky.social · 29d

Did you know dad's brains and bodies also change during pregnancy? 🧠

Learn more about how the brains and hormone levels of new dads' change during pregnancy and within the first few months of babies' life in our blog below! 👇

Did you know dads brains and bodies change during pregnancy?

Mum’s body goes through enormous changes during pregnancy, but perhaps surprisingly dad's body also changes to get ready for becoming a dad.

www.fathersnetwork.org.uk

Fathers Network Scotland @fathersnetwork.bsky.social · Sep 1

Struggling to engage dads or unsure where to begin?

This free, one-hour Foundations session will show you the incredible benefits that can be gained when you engage with fathers!

📆 16th Sep / 2-3PM

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Fathers Network Scotland @fathersnetwork.bsky.social · Aug 30

Are you a dad parenting after divorce (or separation) with a 4–8 yr old? 👨

Researchers from the University of Edinburgh want to hear your voice for a new study on family life, with a focus on families who haven’t been through court.

Find out more:
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Fathers Network Scotland @fathersnetwork.bsky.social · Aug 26

Dads – you matter more than you know! 💙

From talking to the bump to those cuddles, songs, and silly games - every moment is shaping your baby’s world 🌍✨

Watch our short video to see just how much your time, love, and presence counts 👇

Why Dads Matter: How Fathers Shape A Baby’s World

Discover simple but powerful ways dads can bond with their babies, from talking to the bump and skin-to-skin contact, to playing, reading, singing, and just hanging out. Every moment is shaping your…

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Fathers Network Scotland @fathersnetwork.bsky.social · Aug 26

Last chance to join our FREE foundations session tomorrow!

Discover how dads change in the first 1,000 days, why their mental health matters, and how supporting them boosts family outcomes 👶

🗓️ Tomorrow | 🕒 11AM–12PM

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Fathers Network Scotland @fathersnetwork.bsky.social · Aug 23

💡 Struggling with bills?

Hope4U is offering support for families living in SP Energy Networks areas, including: food and fuel vouchers, benefit advice, debt support, and more.

Find out more:
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Fathers Network Scotland @fathersnetwork.bsky.social · Aug 23

Many parents struggle to access legal aid in Scotland.

@sharedparentsco.bsky.social have published a clear one-page guide to explain the basics and who may be eligible.

Read more: www.sharedparenting.scot/new-quick-gu...

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Fathers Network Scotland @fathersnetwork.bsky.social · Aug 22

Are you a dad parenting after divorce (or separation) with a 4–8 yr old? 👨

Researchers from the University of Edinburgh want to hear your voice for a new study on family life, with a focus on families who haven’t been through court.

Find out more:
🔗 tiny.cc/PADS_EOI

Fathers Network Scotland @fathersnetwork.bsky.social · Aug 21

Join our FREE Foundations session next week!

Discover how dads change in the first 1,000 days, why their mental health matters, and how supporting them benefits the whole family.

🗓️ 27th Aug / 🕒 11AM - 12PM

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Fathers Network Scotland @fathersnetwork.bsky.social · Aug 20

Join the upcoming #PlayChat – a space to share ideas, promote play & connect with practitioners across Scotland 🎉

📅 Wed 27 Aug | ⏰ 10:30am | 💻 Online
Hosted by @smartplaynetwork.bsky.social

Register below:

#Playchat - 27th Aug

Playchat is an engaging online discussion hosted by Smart Play Network, bringing together play practitioners and enthusiasts.

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Fathers Network Scotland @fathersnetwork.bsky.social · Aug 19

Feeling unsure on how to bond with your little one? 👶

Dads might bond and parent differently from mums but they are just as crucial in shaping their little one's development 🌱

Find out how dads can bond and where to start below! 👇

Fathers Network Scotland @fathersnetwork.bsky.social · Aug 19

✨ FREE online Trauma Informed Parenting workshop from TIP Scotland!

📅 Sat 30 Aug | 10am–2pm
📜 Includes 4hrs CPD certificate
💻 Open to anyone living or working with children – parents, carers, foster carers & more.

Find out more & sign up here:

Sign Up: Trauma Informed Parenting Workshop

This online workshop will be a 1 day event on August 30th from 10am to 2pm.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

Fathers Network Scotland @fathersnetwork.bsky.social · Aug 18

Are you a dad with a child under 2, or an expectant father?

Share your experiences of anxiety with Northumbria University and help make dads’ voices heard!

👉 For more details email: [email protected]

Fathers Network Scotland @fathersnetwork.bsky.social · Aug 18

🪚 Introduction to Woodwork – Glasgow

Learn the basics of woodworking for use in children's settings with @smartplaynetwork.bsky.social

📅 Thu 21 Aug, 10:30am
📍 The Back Garden, Killearn St, Glasgow

Only 3 days to go – book now! 👇
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Fathers Network Scotland @fathersnetwork.bsky.social · Aug 11

Join our next FREE foundations session to explore how dads' change in the first 1,000 days, why their mental health matters, and how supporting them helps family outcomes! 👨‍👧‍

🗓️ 27th Aug / 🕒 11AM - 12PM

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