Author Archives: Fearless Fathers

Now let’s get down to it. I’m a Christian. Hardly a shock if you follow me on Instagram (@matthew_rayner if you fancy seeing my face more and hearing more about my faith). I’m keen for people to know that I believe in God, not because I want to lob a Bible at you but becauseContinue reading “Faith & Fatherhood”

In the first few weeks after Darcey was born I overheard someone ask Matthew what the most difficult thing was about having a newborn, and he replied ‘definitely the feeding’. I found that so strange! We were solely breast feeding so as the ‘one with the boobs’ I wondered why it was so hard forContinue reading “A Mother’s View: Feeding”

‘Comparison is the thief of joy’ – Theodore Rosevelt This quote may be a familiar one to you or perhaps it’s the first time you’ve heard it and it suddenly resonates with you. Since entering the world of parenting I’ve had to remind myself of this quote numerous times. Not only do we live inContinue reading “The Thief Of Joy”

The 25th of February. A date in the diary etched on my mind for all the wrong reasons. Today marks 9 years since my Father suddenly passed away with no warning or preparation for such horrendous moment. Slumped in my university dorm letting out a scream and tears of what I can only describe asContinue reading “What I learnt from my Father”

Meet Naomi. My wife, best friend and now incredible mother to our first child. We’ve been together for 10 years since the sweet young days of sixth form college and married for the last two and a half. We’ve experienced so much together already in life but this was always going to be our biggestContinue reading “Mothers View: Parenting Together”

Welcome back! I’ve loved writing the blog posts so far but I really do get so much satisfaction hearing from other Fathers and hearing about their experiences. You suddenly don’t feel so alone in the experience! I first met Josh through some mutual church friends and we spent a lot of our social lives inContinue reading “Q&A with Josh Reuter”

Someone recently asked me ‘in three words describe what you thought fatherhood would be like and now three words describe what it’s like now you’re actually a father’ One of the words I used now that I’m a father is ‘perspective’ Perspective might not be the first word that springs to mind when describing beingContinue reading “Perspective”

Welcome to the first of a new series of ‘Q&A with…’ giving a glimpse at what some of the fathers out there have got to say about their personal experience of fatherhood. I’m delighted to introduce James Manning to you. I’ve been lucky to know James for quite a few years from the days ofContinue reading “Q&A with James Manning”

Welcome and Happy New Year! I’m so glad you’ve come to check out my first ever blog post! Whether I’ve pestered you to read it or you’re here out of pure curiosity then I hope you enjoy reading. I’m not here to tell anyone how to be a father or mother. I’m here to open theContinue reading “New Year. New Narrative.”