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Useful websites<br />

www.fatherhoodinstitute.org<br />

The UK’s fatherhood think tank; full of lots of<br />

interesting articles and facts about dads.<br />

www.dad.info<br />

A website full of essential information for dads.<br />

www.minti.com<br />

This site is a parenting community site where<br />

there are literally thousands of parenting<br />

articles, stories from experience are exchanged,<br />

and more! Best part: membership is free.<br />

www.greatdad.com<br />

Just became a dad or soon will be but don’t<br />

know where to start? This site provides information<br />

and newsletters for new and expecting dads<br />

as well as dads of young kids.<br />

www.fathers.com<br />

The National Centre for Fathering has a great<br />

site for dads in all situations; at-home, adoptive,<br />

etc. Check it out for tips, information, articles,<br />

events, fathers in the news, and more!<br />

www.diyfather.com<br />

A website for dads that offers practical information<br />

about parenting from a male perspective.<br />

Other books from<br />

Southgate Publishers<br />

Visit our website at:<br />

www.southgatepublishers.co.uk<br />

Dad Did It!<br />

Activities for dads and kids aged 7-11 yrs.<br />

Includes making an air-powered rocket, a hot air<br />

balloon, tin telephones, Quick Reactions game<br />

and lumpy custard trick.<br />

Reading Aloud to Young Children<br />

Shows how to read aloud with expression and<br />

confidence. Full of easy-to-follow techniques<br />

and advice, using short extracts from well-loved<br />

children’s stories.<br />

Making Up Stories with Children<br />

Gives adults the tools to help them to make up<br />

their own stories with, and for, children.<br />

Managing Difficult Behaviour<br />

For parents of children aged 3-8 yrs; provides<br />

help, guidance and practical strategies.<br />

www.dadcando.com<br />

A website full of ideas and resources to help<br />

you get the most out of the time you spend with<br />

your children.<br />

www.fnf.org.uk<br />

Families Need Fathers is a charity which<br />

provides information and support to parents,<br />

including unmarried parents, of either sex. FNF<br />

is chiefly concerned with the problems of maintaining<br />

a child’s relationship with both parents<br />

during and after family breakdown.<br />

www.homedad.org.uk<br />

An interactive website for dads bringing up their<br />

children. Dads can meet up, offer advice and<br />

support and share their experiences of handson<br />

fathering. The site has news, features and<br />

information, details on starting a <strong>play</strong>group and<br />

how to find other home dads. There is a bulletin<br />

board for messages and regular chat room<br />

sessions.<br />

www.familylives.org.uk<br />

Family Lives is a charity that has over three<br />

decades of experience in helping parents deal<br />

with the changes that are a constant part of<br />

family life.<br />

The Numbers Game<br />

Lots of lively and fun activities that show that<br />

maths doesn’t have to be scary! For use with<br />

children aged about 7+<br />

Hot Tips for a Cool Planet<br />

Gives information, activities and challenges for<br />

a family that can help make a difference to the<br />

environment, and save money.<br />

Bullying: a guide for parents<br />

Offers advice and answers to commonly<br />

asked, general questions about bullying. For<br />

parents of children aged 4-11 yrs.<br />

Penny Wise Finds out about Borrowing<br />

Penny Wise Finds out about Saving<br />

These booklets each provide a lively and<br />

amusing story to use with children, and<br />

information and guidance for the adult as well.<br />

Lunchbox Pro<br />

Five-a-day pro<br />

These two booklets provide practical help and<br />

advice about creating healthy lunchboxes.<br />

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