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We'd like to congratulate Cardiff City FC midfielder Will Vaulks for being recognised by EFL as PFA Player in the Community. Will has championed our Dads and Football project, which focuses on men's transition into fatherhood. Read more here: mentalhealth.org.uk/wales/projects…

"A story puts your whole brain to work! When we hear stories far more of our brain lights up! Mary Myatt says we underestimate the power of stories, probably because we find them so enjoyable! Story is a simulation of the real world!" Miranda McKearney OBE EmpathyLabUK

We're now showing the second video on the #DiverseDads webinar - this video focuses on interviews with young dads concerning their experiences. We'll be thinking about what issues they raise and what key learning emerges from these.

In this second video some young dads are talking about how they are/were unaware of support available to them #DiverseDads

“To be referred for help the problem needs to be bad. Dads need support before that.” A dad talking about having his son aged 21 & how simply seeing a poster on a wall for young dads at the hospital with information would have helped his journey. #DiverseDads #UnderstandingDad

Where's dad? How is dad? Does he need support? Important questions during the journey to parenthood. #DiverseDads

"Let's do something together and then we'll hear the real story" - the value of getting dads together in an activity #DiverseDads

Onto the third video in which North East Young Dads & Lads (NEYDL) peer researchers interviewed professionals. We're going to then reflect on these: What have you learned? What are the key messages? What might you need to do in your own organisation to work inclusively with young dads? #DiverseDads

Feedback from the latest breakout rooms - constraints placed on organisations/support (e.g. related to austerity); looking at ideas for engaging dads; issue raised of how 'hidden' young dads can be... #DiverseDads

Feedback from the latest breakout rooms - value of helping young dads to draw upon their childhood experiences in thinking through their fathering identity; thinking through norms/expectations around masculinity and impact of these... #DiverseDads

Another great practice based example from North East Young Dads & Lads (NEYDL) concerning their work on gaming as a way of engaging young dads #DiverseDads

Feedback from the latest breakout rooms - need to reflect on our own privileges; value of peer mentors and role models; challenge of how to engage with young dads in a meaningful way; the importance of being genuine... #DiverseDads

Feedback from the latest breakout rooms - the problems around funding (a lot being hand to mouth, time limited, work finishing due to funding...); building more partnership work; geographical restrictions - what resources exist within the communities?... #DiverseDads

Feedback from the latest breakout rooms - dads often missed out on paperwork; holistic approach to parenting support is key; vital to think about imagery we're using (e.g. diverse representation on posters, thinking about how dads are presented...) #DiverseDads

Thank you to everyone who attended and for the fantastic discussions and engagement. We'll be releasing further details of the report and videos on here shortly. Thank you again to our wonderful advisory board and of course the fantastic team at North East Young Dads & Lads (NEYDL) #DiverseDads

We attended the fantastic #DiverseDads to hear more about the participatory research with young fathers & to connect with Dad's & the wider network about improving our own practice and inclusivity. We pledge to play our part in "Bringing Dads from the invisible to the visible"

Yes, vital to not view each community group as 'homogenous' There is diversity within each group and at the root of it all people with individual lives, perspectives and experiences...#diversedads #howareyoudad #allfamiliesmatter #parentperspective

Why is it so hard for us, British society, to think about children’s development rather than their age? What happens to our capacity for logical thinking? NICU = developmental impacts. It’s not rocket science.

Today I didn't get a job I applied for. Why share that? We see so much tweeting about successes but we hide situations that didn't have the outcome we'd like. I believe that the opportunities we don't get to take can lead us to different opportunities! It doesn't mean failure 🧡