William McGranaghan

1. Please introduce yourself: Name, what you do & how many children you have.

William McGranaghan and I have a son Sam. I am the Founder of Dads House.

2. How do you manage to juggle work and life balance as a father?

I had my son Sam when I was 25, 1 year later when Sam was 13 months I became a full-time single dad. It was very difficult due to the lack of flexibility in the workplace and a lack of understanding when a man becomes a full-time carer.

Holland Park became our 2nd home along with spaghetti bolognese as our stable diet…

3. What makes you, as a dad, happy

As a dad we just want to see our children happy and content and looking forward to the day ahead.

4. What is your favourite & least favourite thing about parenthood

One of my favourite things was listening to Sam laugh and have serious discussions with his friends as he got a little bit older, mostly about the PlayStation and Nintendo…

5. If you were a cartoon character, who would you be

Scooby Doo

6. What advice would you give a first-time dad

Enjoy the moment and embrace it, as it’s magical.

7. I am a dad and…

I am happy.

William McGranaghan

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