The enemy within: mothers, money and manufacturing fatherhood 30 May 201231 May 2012 I have just been passed a copy of the All Parliamentary Group on Fatherhood's report called 'The Father's Journey: a survey of help-seeking behaviour by separating and recently separated fathers.'*…
The eradication of dad; madness, badness and the impact on children 28 May 201228 May 2012 This morning I opened my inbox to find a breathtaking piece about the NHS removal of the word dad from its Ready Steady Baby Guide after a complaint that the…
Understanding parental alienation – part one 23 May 201223 May 2012 Parents who are afraid to put their foot down, usually have children who step on their toes... chinese proverb Parental Alienation is a story of our time. It is a…
Where it is safe to do so: unpicking prejudice one stitch at a time 11 May 201211 May 2012 The Queen's speech this week included an announcement on the examination of change to the Children Act 1989 The Department of Education also announced that - 'With regard to family…
Sharing the care and making it work: lessons for mothers (part one) 5 May 20125 May 2012 Ok, so I write an awful lot on here about the injustices of our current system. Given we are highly likely to be entering new territory soon, I felt perhaps…
Out with the old and in with the new: on shared parenting and the road ahead (2) 3 May 20124 May 2012 Buckle your seat belts this is going to be a bumpy ride over the coming days as the government makes its announcement about shared parenting legislation. Widely expected is an…
