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Adoption from a dad's perspective
“If we can’t have our own children, do you think we should adopt?” “Of course sweetheart,” was my immediate reply. After all, we were young and about to get married. Exciting times lay ahead. It seemed like just another question amongst the many that you say “yes” to at that time: “Should we have white flowers on the tables? Should we ask my uncle Kevin to drive us to the reception?” And so on.
5 things I wish I knew before I became a dad
Becoming a dad for the first time is a bit like starting a new job. No matter how well prepared you are, you never quite know what to expect or how well you will cope, or how accurate the job description was. As you gear up for fatherhood, here are five things that I wish that I had known before my daughter arrived.
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We want to support you as you become an even better dad - with events, resources and practical articles. Take a look - I'm sure you'll find lots that will be of interest as you build a stronger relationship with your kids.
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you - how we are helping and encouraging single
parents, those widowed early in life, bereaved
parents, parent and toddler group leaders
and many more...
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- family-building events around the country, including Marriage Unlocked, A Different Journey Day, A Day for Bereaved Parents...
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articles on a variety of subjects, including How do you keep love alive?, Bullying - and what parents can do,
Fear - your friend or foe?, and more...
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Net - free online information sheets for you to download
at any time, including Money, debt and family life, Internet safety tips for parents,
Supporting single parents, Understanding bereavement,
Recovering from an eating disorder...
Jobs - Would you like to work for Care for the Family? Have a look at our job vacancies page.
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