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Welcome to the Dad FC blog, where fatherhood and football collide in a whirlwind of love, laughter, and unforgettable moments. Join us as we navigate the beautiful chaos of parenting, tackle the latest football news, and celebrate the unbreakable bond between us dads, our babies and beautiful game… something like that anyway.
- First-Time Dad Hacks – The Secret Playbook for New Fathers
Congratulations, dad-to-be! If you’re looking for survival strategies, dad hacks, and ways to make your first year of fatherhood smoother, you’re in the right place. Inspired by my own experiences (and a few lessons learned the hard way), here’s your quick no-nonsense guide to tackling the first 12 months of fatherhood like a pro. 1.… Read more: First-Time Dad Hacks – The Secret Playbook for New Fathers - The Expectant Dad’s Survival Guide – Your Roadmap to Fatherhood
Becoming a first-time dad is like getting promoted to co-manager in a company you’ve never worked for, in an industry you’ve never worked in, with a co-manager who’s also not done the job before. Exciting? Absolutely. Terrifying? Also yes. But don’t panic! This short guide will walk you through everything you need to know, from… Read more: The Expectant Dad’s Survival Guide – Your Roadmap to Fatherhood - WOLVES TRANSFER NEWS! LARKS GOALIE ARTHUR NASTA SIGNS FOR PREMIER LEAGUE CLUB!
Larkhall Athletic goalkeeper, Arthur Nasta, has agreed terms to join Premier League club Wolverhampton Wanderers. The 18-year-old, who is currently taking his A-levels, expressed his astonishment when he learned from his dad that Wolves had been scouting his games and were interested in signing him. Arthur Nasta has enjoyed a fantastic season with Ollie Price’s… Read more: WOLVES TRANSFER NEWS! LARKS GOALIE ARTHUR NASTA SIGNS FOR PREMIER LEAGUE CLUB! - THE NEW DAD F.C. LOGO – AS VOTED BY YOU, THE FANS
Drumroll, please! Dad FC is thrilled to unveil our brand new logo that will proudly grace the shorts of Larkhall Athletic, our sponsored football club. But here’s the best part – our logo was chosen by none other than you, our amazing Dad FC fans. We believe in the power of community and wanted to… Read more: THE NEW DAD F.C. LOGO – AS VOTED BY YOU, THE FANS - DAD F.C. BECOMES SPONSOR OF GRASSROOTS FOOTBALL CLUB
Dad FC are proud sponsors of Larkhall Athletic. Helping to grow the thriving football community right in our back-garden. We’ve got some awesome news to share: Dad FC is proudly sponsoring a non-league football club! At Dad FC, we believe in the power of community and supporting the grassroots of football. That’s why we are… Read more: DAD F.C. BECOMES SPONSOR OF GRASSROOTS FOOTBALL CLUB - THE RIDICULOUS SIMILARITIES BETWEEN FPL & FATHERHOOD
FPL and Fatherhood: A Winning Combination? How did I get on in my first FPL season? Welcome to the ultimate balancing act where you can obsess over your FPL team while simultaneously perfecting your nappy-changing skills. Today, we’re diving into the world of Fantasy Premier League and exploring how you can conquer the virtual pitch… Read more: THE RIDICULOUS SIMILARITIES BETWEEN FPL & FATHERHOOD - NAPPY CHANGES AND GOAL CELEBRATIONS: A NEW DAD’S GUIDE TO BALANCING FATHERHOOD AND FOOTBALL
Nappy blowouts during penalty shootouts? It happens. Alright, rookie dads and die-hard footy fans! Welcome to the wonderful world of simultaneous cheering and nappy-changing. As you embark on this thrilling journey of fatherhood, you may find yourself wondering, “How do I manage my love for football while navigating the unpredictable waters of parenting?” Fear not!… Read more: NAPPY CHANGES AND GOAL CELEBRATIONS: A NEW DAD’S GUIDE TO BALANCING FATHERHOOD AND FOOTBALL - THE WORST BEDTIME STORIES | “BRING ME HER HEART IN A BOX” AND WORSE
I love reading my daughter a bedtime story or seven (well, by the time we’re on the seventh book I’m usually skipping pages and angling for the light switch). Most of her bedtime stories are filled with wonder, humour and adventure, but every now and again I find I’ve bought a dud. Even worse than… Read more: THE WORST BEDTIME STORIES | “BRING ME HER HEART IN A BOX” AND WORSE - WHAT AGE DO BABIES START TEETHING?
And the shrill of dad’s whistle blew to signal the end of play and time for baby to hit the sack. It’d been a long and hard fought day, with dirty nappies, a biting incident and (what looked suspiciously like) a couple of teething red cheeks. Only the post-match analysis could reveal if the baby… Read more: WHAT AGE DO BABIES START TEETHING? - TANTRUMS AND CRYING BRING ME OUT IN A STRESS RASH
When they say nothing can prepare you for fatherhood, one of the things that catch many new dads out is how excruciating the shrill crying can be as it pounds through your ears. You might be lucky enough to have a quiet baby, or possibly be immune to the cries, but many dads (and mums)… Read more: TANTRUMS AND CRYING BRING ME OUT IN A STRESS RASH - TACKLING DIRTY NAPPIES
One of the things that some new dads find surprising is that cleaning dirty bottoms isn’t as bad as they thought it might be. For a few, the mere whiff of a soiled nappy is enough to make them wretch and make for the exit. Dad F.C. is keen for these managers to man-up and… Read more: TACKLING DIRTY NAPPIES - BUGGY, PRAM, STROLLER? LOW-DOWN ON BABY TRAVEL OPTIONS
Finding the right buggy, pushchair or pram can be a complete nightmare. There are literally hundreds of options, ranging from the pointless £10,000 pushchairs to the break-before-it-gets-home buggies. I didn’t even know the difference between a buggy, pram and pushchair when I started looking a few years back. For our second child, we’re re-using the… Read more: BUGGY, PRAM, STROLLER? LOW-DOWN ON BABY TRAVEL OPTIONS - HOW TO MAKE A THEATRE OF DREAMS FOR YOUR BABY
You will want your baby’s bedroom to become a theatre of dreams – calming, tranquil and conducive for drifting off into the land of nod (much like Manchester United’s Theatre of Dreams then). Getting the place ship shape for the new arrival is super important. … Here’s how some dads do it! The basics you… Read more: HOW TO MAKE A THEATRE OF DREAMS FOR YOUR BABY - FOOTBALL’S A TO Z OF PARENTING
Let’s face it… on the surface, football and fatherhood don’t have loads in common. Nothing has much in common with parenting really. But then again, I do see some very relatable moments from time to time. With a 4 year old and another on the way very soon, I felt it was time to lay… Read more: FOOTBALL’S A TO Z OF PARENTING - “THE SECOND HALF” – EXPECTING NO.2 – VIDEO DIARYWell, well, well. After 9 long months of waiting, my little daughter finally arrived. Watch me go through the final weeks via 10 episodes of Dad F.C.’s Second Half. I go from excited, to frustrated and end with pure joy as the fat lady sings and brings proceedings to a close. Double the joy, double… Read more: “THE SECOND HALF” – EXPECTING NO.2 – VIDEO DIARY
- OUR VERDICT ON DUMMIES: DO THEY SOOTHE OR DO THEY SUCK?
Whether or not you decide to give a dummy (pacifier or soother) to your baby is a matter of personal choice. There’s no right or wrong answer. Some parents swear by dummies, and they can help soothe a crying baby. Other parents detest them. Positives of dummies for babies Cons of giving your baby a… Read more: OUR VERDICT ON DUMMIES: DO THEY SOOTHE OR DO THEY SUCK? - ONE SLIP AND THE SH*T HITS THE FAN! MOST CHALLENGING MOMENTS IN THE FIRST YEAR OF FATHERHOOD
In the first year of parenting you can expect to come across many new challenges. The lack of sleep, the dent in your wallet and pretentious parenting know-it-alls are just three common ones that spring to mind. There are those sorts of hurdles, then there are mountains. We talked to a couple of parents to… Read more: ONE SLIP AND THE SH*T HITS THE FAN! MOST CHALLENGING MOMENTS IN THE FIRST YEAR OF FATHERHOOD - WHAT MUMS WANT… FROM “I WISH HE’D PUT THE EFFING LOO SEAT DOWN” TO “I’VE NEVER CHANGED THE BIN IN 4 YEARS”
I’m making a huge assumption that I’m not the only man in the world who has difficulties understanding what the (in my case) Better Half is thinking. It was easier to avoid conflict with people when I was single (I’d just walk away) or pre-kids (I’d just let it wash over me, or talk through… Read more: WHAT MUMS WANT… FROM “I WISH HE’D PUT THE EFFING LOO SEAT DOWN” TO “I’VE NEVER CHANGED THE BIN IN 4 YEARS” - DAD F.C. VS DAD BOD. 9 TACTICS TO BEAT THE BELLY
Ah, I look back longingly at the days when I was super fit. “One of the fastest in school” I used to say. “Captain of the football team” I proudly announced. “I’ve run a marathon” I sneaked into conversation. Nowadays, when asked any question about my fitness or ‘do I play sports?’, I recoil “I… Read more: DAD F.C. VS DAD BOD. 9 TACTICS TO BEAT THE BELLY - FATHER’S DAY GIFTS FOR THE FIRST TIME DAD
FIRST FATHER’S DAY GIFT IDEAS Whatever you decide, giving a gift for a new dad or dad-to-be is a nice way of commemorating a special day. There’ll only ever be one ‘First‘ Father’s Day, so it’s nice to adorn the day with special memories – whatever you choose to do. Picking the perfect present can… Read more: FATHER’S DAY GIFTS FOR THE FIRST TIME DAD - WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT TERRORISM
Terrorism is a sad reality of today’s twisted world – and there’s no shying away from it. We see it all over the news, and on social media 24/7. In light of the recent terror attacks in Manchester and London, it got me thinking about what to say to my daughter, if anything at all.… Read more: WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT TERRORISM - WORLD CUP OF NON-ALCOHOLIC BEERS
The non-alcoholic beer market is exploding. From big brands like Heineken to small craft brewers like Big Drop… People are opting to drink dry more than ever before. As a father of two, there are occasions when I fancy a drink but can’t. Maybe I need an amazing night’s sleep, maybe I don’t want to… Read more: WORLD CUP OF NON-ALCOHOLIC BEERS - REV UP THE SIGNS OF AGEING. BECOME A DAD.
You can now speed up the signs of ageing with our new natural treatment – it’s called Become a dad. Our epic formula is finally here. Look as dishevelled at the start of the day as you feel at the end. Take your natural look to your next generation. In your 30s? You’ll look 50.… Read more: REV UP THE SIGNS OF AGEING. BECOME A DAD. - BOTTLE OR BREAST? WHAT’S THE SCORE?
Baby advice circulates much like football gossip. One day you’ll be told that formula milk has the full backing of the board, then tomorrow’s newspaper reports that formula milk has left the shelves by mutual consent. Some parents give their baby both breast and formula milk. Some will give just breast milk and some will… Read more: BOTTLE OR BREAST? WHAT’S THE SCORE? - NIGHT OF THE LIVING DAD – SLEEP DEPRIVATION AND HOW TO HANDLE IT
Some of these tips for dealing with sleep deprivation might sound a little extreme and unprofessional. But look at it this way: if you don’t go out for 20 minute cigarette breaks every bloody hour, or chat about your weekend at the effing canteen with Sharon for 45 minutes each morning, if you DO get… Read more: NIGHT OF THE LIVING DAD – SLEEP DEPRIVATION AND HOW TO HANDLE IT - NAPALM NAPPY
Her palms were smelly, poo had leaked, nappy’s heavy,There’s dribble on her dress already, mum looks messy! Seriously, all hell went down this afternoon. I was on the toilet, minding my own business, when a sound came from the nursery. My wife was mid-nappy change of our 3 month old when, IT happened. I can… Read more: NAPALM NAPPY - BABY NAILS… YOU JUST DON’T KNOW
#Baby NailsYou just don’t know, knowHow I, II like it down l… OK let’s stop there… Every now and again there’s a little gem of an item that I have the pleasure of reviewing. Over the past few month’s I’ve been checking out Baby Nail’s handy little contraption – the hands-free baby nail care thimble,… Read more: BABY NAILS… YOU JUST DON’T KNOW - MOST ANNOYING KIDS TV CHARACTER
I hate a lot of kid’s TV characters. They’re like unwelcome guests, who’ve slowly taken over my home… and they show no sign of leaving anytime soon. Long gone are the days when me, the man of the house, got to choose what to watch on TV. Now I go to sleep singing #I’m Horrid… Read more: MOST ANNOYING KIDS TV CHARACTER - PERFECT PARENT BEER: ADNAMS SOUTHWOLD PALE ALE 0.5%
It’s here. An incredibly splendid 0.5% alcoholic ale. All the taste and none of the hangover. What more can you want? If you’ve seen some our World Cup of Non Alcoholic Beers, you’ll know we’re big fans of (some) non-alcoholic beers here at Dad F.C. Zero or 0.5% beer have many benefits: they’re versatile (you… Read more: PERFECT PARENT BEER: ADNAMS SOUTHWOLD PALE ALE 0.5% - “FATHER, SON… 5 DAYS, 90 MILES” MARK SPEAKS TO DAD F.C.
After 17 years of being Alex’s dad, Mark Richards wanted some father/son bonding time before his son went off to university and things were never the same again. Mark and Alex set off on an epic 90 mile journey across Britain’s toughest terrain; quite a feat for a man who describes himself as ‘not a… Read more: “FATHER, SON… 5 DAYS, 90 MILES” MARK SPEAKS TO DAD F.C. - STAY SAFE WITH THOMAS & FRIENDS – NETWORK RAIL’S ENGINE-EOUS IDEA
Network Rail is on a mission to help kids learn about staying safe around railways, so what better than to team up with Thomas and Friends to create a rail safety themed book, called ‘Stay Safe with Thomas’. Network Rail also got in touch with Dad F.C., to help spread the word. Test-driving the new… Read more: STAY SAFE WITH THOMAS & FRIENDS – NETWORK RAIL’S ENGINE-EOUS IDEA - TOUGH LOVE TEETHERS MAKE THE CUT
We’ve been using Tough Love Teethers for a few months now. Well, to be correct, our baby has been using them… and to good effect. The two Tough Love Teethers that we’ve been kindly given by creator Jon from California, have been road-tested by my 10 month old… and it’s now time to give you… Read more: TOUGH LOVE TEETHERS MAKE THE CUT - DAD BEERS: Franziskaner, Pistonhead, Leffe Blonde & Blue Moon
I don’t have much time or inclination to go out much these days. And I also love settling down with a box set and a beer when I’ve packed the little one off to bed. I’ll just have the 1-2 beers to avoid getting into bad habits, and I like to treat myself to a… Read more: DAD BEERS: Franziskaner, Pistonhead, Leffe Blonde & Blue Moon - BEST APP FOR DADS
Smartphones have definitely put a lot of power in your pocket. We can do pretty much anything on our devices (whether you want to catch up on House of Cards or attend a video conference with 10 colleagues across the world). With all this great power comes great responsibility, and we’ve placed this responsibility into… Read more: BEST APP FOR DADS - BEST KIDS TV SHOWS (OLD)
We’ve discovered what dads absolutely detest when it comes to kids’ TV, now it’s time to find out which kids’ shows hit the spot (or are at least bearable). 3rd: SpongeBob SquarePants One for adults to enjoy just as much as children do, SpongeBob SquarePants and his friends in Bikini Bottom definitely tick the box… Read more: BEST KIDS TV SHOWS (OLD)