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Whenever we think about the topic of \u2018Parenthood\u2019 does our mind immediately go to motherhood?. Do we think of mothers and not fathers?. This notion could make us think ‘fathers are somehow secondary to mothers.\u2019\u00a0 but that is simply not true. Especially when it comes to single fathers, they play an important part and are the main carer of their children and nurtures their children throughout their adult life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In fact, the term \u2018Single Dad\u2019 has been around our conversational language for quite some time and is certainly not a new term. From 1999 to 2019 the number of single parent fathers have grown by 22% while the number of single parent mothers also increased but at a slower rate of 13.4% (ONS)<\/a>.It is apparent that Single Dads are increasing in numbers and is nothing to be astound about. As a matter of fact we are celebrating all the hero single dads out there in this article \u2018Father Nurture\u2019 because now more than ever we know how important it is to highlight and celebrate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a new book out \u2018Single Dad\u2019 by Harry Borden which celebrates the innate ability in all fathers to nurture and love. In this Book \u2018Single Dad\u2019 by Harry Borden, one of the UK\u2019s finest portrait photographers, tells a story with intimate portraits of single \u2013 parent fathers alongside stories of love, loss, and the healing power of family. The book reveals the tenderness and vulnerabilities of 48 single dads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n