Whether you're a dad, have a dad, or love someone who is one — this episode is for you.
Tune in, laugh a little, maybe cry a little, and definitely walk away with a deeper appreciation for the dads in our lives
This Father's Day, we’re celebrating dads. In this episode, we sit down with Kieran, who leads the incredible Dad Matters project as part of Home-Start UK. Kieran opens up about his own journey into fatherhood, the lessons he learned from his own dad, and (spoiler alert) his dream Father’s Day gift.
But this episode is more than just dad jokes and sweet stories, we dive deep into the emotional transition to fatherhood, the science of bonding before birth, and why dads matter just as much as mums when it comes to babies’ development. Kieran shares how Dad Matters is on a mission to help fathers understand their role, connect with their babies, and feel empowered to seek support when they need it — all while building stronger families from the very beginning.
From myth-busting the idea that only mums have parenting instincts, to championing paternity leave, this episode is full of eye-openers, empathy, and a good dose of dad wisdom.
(01:00) Introduction to Dad Matters and Home-Start UK
(03:00) Engaging dads: the importance of outreach
(06:00) Understanding dads emotional journey
(09:00)The role of hormones in fatherhood
(11:50) Building Bonds before birth
(14:49) The unique contribution of dada
(17:45) Myth busting: dads as instinctive parents
(28:00) The importance of paternity leave
(31:00) Kieran's personal parenting experience
(37:00) Engaging dads in support networks
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