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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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