Fathers Network Scotland

24/05/2026

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.

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.

24/05/2026

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! 👇

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

23/05/2026

Cuddling up with your little one and reading for a few minutes every day helps build bonds and relationships. Our films of families enjoying books together show there's no right or wrong way to share books with your child – the main thing is to have fun!

20/05/2026

How can services support dads who are furthest from support?

Join us as we explore how Home-Start Caithness and NHS Highland are supporting fathers, showing that no dad is ever truly out of reach.

📅 9th June
🕒 2:00PM

Sign up below! ⬇️
https://bit.ly/tackling_inequalities

20/05/2026

✨EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT: BOOKBUG WEEK 2026 ✨

We are super excited to reveal this gorgeous artwork for Bookbug Week 2026, running from 18-24th May! 🎨

The theme for this year is Bookbug’s Big Quest – a celebration of storybook journeys, adventures and expeditions. 📖

Which of your fave storybook characters can you spot on the map? 🔎 Let us know in the comments below! (One of our personal favourites is the tiny alien in the spaceship – zoom in 🛸)

📸Thank you to the very talented illustrator Shirley Hottier for creating this beautiful illustration for us!

27/04/2026

Join us tomorrow for the first of our Tackling Inequalities series!

We'll explore the power of collaboration, showing how third sector and statutory services in Tayside are creating innovative solutions to support new dads!
📅 28 Apr
🕒 11:00AM - 12:15PM

Register Below:
https://bit.ly/dadx_newdads

28/03/2026

Managing debt can feel overwhelming for parents.

Check out Parent Club, they can guide you to the right support and resources!

Visit: www.parentclub.scot/debt

19/03/2026

Our friends at bookbug have a great new resource to help your wee ones with additional support needs…

Do you have a wee one with additional support needs in your life? Want to learn more strategies for sharing books together? 📖

Check out this fab article, packed with useful tips 💛

(Article in comments below!)

18/03/2026

Dads - raising a teen can be tough.

Anxiety, mood swings, and isolation are common, but there are things you can do to help.

Parent Club have lots of ideas to help you support your teen, visit ⬇️ parentclub.scot/topics/parenting-teens

17/03/2026

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! 👇

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