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What Do We Talk About on MK Dads Club Walks? 🚶‍♂️

Ever wondered what we actually talk about on an MK Dads Club walk? The short answer is: pretty much anything and everything. There’s no agenda. No awkward introductions. No expectation that you have to talk about anything you don’t want to. We just walk, chat and see where the conversation goes. On a recent walk, for example, we found ourselves talking about: Sleep routines 😴 Weaning Reconnecting with our partners Cars Child development Baby classes Soft plays And, of course, the weather! 🌦️ Sometimes the conversations are about being a dad. Sometimes they’re about work, hobbies, family, football, cars or … Continue reading What Do We Talk About on MK Dads Club Walks? 🚶‍♂️

Key facts: Mens Mental Health

These statistics are hard to read, but they are a reality we cannot afford to ignore: – 25% of people accessing talking therapies are men. – 75% of all suicides are men. Men are significantly less likely to seek professional help or talk about their struggles, yet they make up the vast majority of those lost to suicide. This silence is costing lives. As fathers, step-fathers, and granddads, the pressure to “hold it all together” for our families can make it even harder to admit when things are heavy. But opening up isn’t a sign of weakness—it’s a vital step … Continue reading Key facts: Mens Mental Health

Where it all began…

Who am I? And why did I start MK Dads Club? My name is Luke. I’m 34, a husband, and a dad to a 17-month-old boy. Last year, when I entered into fatherhood, I happened to be wearing this jumper to bring our boy home. It summed up parenthood perfectly for me – we are all just trying our best to do the best for the ones we love. The reality was, I didn’t feel like I was ever doing my best. I felt like I was failing, and I felt incredibly lonely while watching my wife thrive. No one … Continue reading Where it all began…