Dad

‘Like so many modern dads, Sinise insists fatherhood far outweighs any of his career concerns.’

‘Is it true your dad moved the family home just so you could be near a golf course?’

‘I grew up in a big Irish family and my dad was a really bad gambler so we didn't have much money.’

‘Andy has thrown his weight of support behind new calls for better paternity rights for dads.’

‘Despite all of these challenges for dads and daughters, there are heartening signs.’

‘The works are fun and brightly coloured and will appeal to sons and dads alike.’

‘Proud dads have walked their daughters down this aisle and parents have christened their babies here.’

‘Young dads got the chance to talk about their experiences and get some help and advice on fatherhood at the weekend.’

‘Mums and dads in Billericay can learn how to be better parents as part of a pioneering project which is set to be expanded.’

‘Mums and dads with work commitments can now leave their children in a safe and productive environment.’

‘Newly-made mums and dads in the area are set to benefit from a range of activities to help them with their new baby.’

‘A new group to help dads cope with parenthood is being launched in Bacup this week.’

‘Mums and dads demonstrated outside the town's hospital in a bid to have it opened full-time.’

‘Mums, dads and their children could be relocated as far away as Liverpool or Wigan under the scheme.’

‘Our mums and dads never had anyone to help around the house, why should we?’

‘I remember my dad told me the story of my great great grandfather.’

‘Six months after his birth his dad left home, leaving his mother and all five children.’

‘My real dad taught me how to draw when I was 4 years old.’

‘My own dad walked out the day before my little brother was born in 1982.’

‘He has been a doting dad and has been very confident with Jack from day one.’

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