Embrace the extraordinary journey of fatherhood as we delve into the joys, challenges, and everyday adventures of being a dad. From tips and stories to laughter and camaraderie, Dad FC is your guide to navigating the exhilarating world of dad life with style, humour, and an unwavering love for our little champions… Bit cheesy, but there we are…
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) …
TANTRUMS AND CRYING BRING ME OUT IN A STRESS RASH Read More »
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 …
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 …
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 …
DAD F.C. VS DAD BOD. 9 TACTICS TO BEAT THE BELLY Read More »
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. …
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 …
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. …
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 …
NIGHT OF THE LIVING DAD – SLEEP DEPRIVATION AND HOW TO HANDLE IT Read More »
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 …
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 …
“FATHER, SON… 5 DAYS, 90 MILES” MARK SPEAKS TO DAD F.C. Read More »
