Dads and Littluns in the media
We can't actually work out why, but for some reason Dads and Littluns has received a certain amount of media attention, both national and - believe it or not - international.
Here's some of it.
'The Independent'
Men can feel out of place at mother-and-toddler groups. But male-only parenting events are proving hugely popular. By
The rise of fathers' playgroups
The growing army of full-time fathers who are finding it difficult to break into the coffee mornings, play groups and toddler classes run by mothers
are fighting back.
Dad′s clubs are springing up all over the country offering fathers a break from their routine, a cup of coffee and, crucially, some male company.
you can read the complete article here
The Breakfast Show with Gaby Roslin and Paul Ross
We recently featured on BBC London′s The Breakfast Show with Gaby Roslin and Paul Ross. Reporter Jonathan Savage visited Dads and Littl′uns playgroup in Wimbledon and chatted with some of our Dads about the playgroup and the difficulties faced by fathers in the primary care role. Then Dads and Littl′uns organiser David Carr joined Gaby and Paul in the studio on the phone for a live chat around the subject of paternity leave.
you can read the transcript here
'The Times Online'
The growing army of full-time fathers who are finding it difficult to break into the coffee mornings, play groups and toddler classes run by mothers are
fighting back. By
The Stay at Home Father
Dad′s clubs are springing up all over the country offering fathers a break from their routine, a cup of coffee and, crucially, some male company.
Although there is no official data on the subject, it is estimated that there are 200,000 full-time fathers in England and their ranks are likely
to have swollen during the recession.
On a chilly Monday morning, Christ the King′s church hall in Wimbledon, southwest London, is buzzing with 20 or so pre-school children.
Their fathers are grouped around the kitchen hatch, laughing and exchanging stories about the weekend.
you can read the complete article here
'Intelligent Life'
the quarterly lifestyle offshoot of The Economist magazine featured the group in it's Winter Edition 2007
The Stay at Home Father
He's no longer an oddball. But what is his life like? And how does his wife feel about it?
you can read the article here now
What About Me?
Dads and Littluns is a playgroup that has been running for five years.
Dads address the balance
Just like with full-time mums, being a full-time dad is hard work. It′s often monotonous and you seldom get any appreciation for what you do.
It can be lonely at times, and you have to really enjoy spending lots of time with your kids.
However, if you can do all this, it is fantastically rewarding. I would say give it a go, even if you only do it for a few months.
you can read the full Q&A with one of our members here
Jess Stevenson′s short video for the piece titled "Dads address the balance" on the website "What about me?"
