Just For Dads

From activities to watching your children grow, fatherhood can be a rollercoaster of feelings and emotions. What would you say the best parts are?

Building a support system can make all the difference when becoming a young parent.

Changing a baby, NICU stays, feeding, or sleep schedules...what do you wish you would've known before having a baby?

Have you ever thought about going to trade school? Maybe you want to be an electrician, a welder, carpenter, or some other trade.

Learning how to be a father, especially if you didn't have a father or other male role model growing up, can take time.

Deciding to have a second child was easy for Ethan, but planning for it brought new challenges.

Having a support system can help your journey mentally, spiritually, and physically. Whether it be one person or a groups of people, find your village!

Being a step-in parent is a special role and can create special bonds with you and the child(ren).

Postpartum isn’t just something moms experience. As a dad, it's important to talk about your feelings during the postpartum period as well!

Relationships with friends and family members may change after becoming a parent, but the people who stick around and are supportive make the journey even more special.

Have you ever experienced stigma for showing affection to your child(ren)?

What are some hopes and dreams that you have for your child(ren)?

As a stay at home parent do you ever feel like you aren't doing enough or that you can't ask for help?

Finding out that you're going to be a father may bring up many different emotions!

Finishing school as a young dad can bring up many feelings and even some challenges, but it can also be the thing that changes your life for the better!

Young dad Joey shares some of the unexpected challenges and joys of being a parent

Postpartum can bring up a rollercoaster of emotions, but sharing responsibilities can help both mothers and fathers feel supported during that time.

How does being a parent change your dating life? Young dad Joey shares his experience.

Being a stay at home parent comes with its share of ups and downs, but you are not alone!

The newborn phase can both a challenging and an exciting time as a new father, but with time, things get easier!

Finding out you’re going to be a dad can bring a mix of excitement and stress all at once.

Resources are not only restricted to one parent. As a young parent it is important to find the resources available to you.

Young dad Joey shares why he chose to go back to college, and how it will help him to be a better parent.

A father’s bond with his children is truly special and irreplaceable.

Being the parent to a baby in the nicu can be scary, emotional, and even unexpected.

During pregnancy, dads have an important role as well!

Obviously, going to school you expect an education. But young dad Joey shares additional benefits he didn't know he'd get out of going to college.

Being a father doesn't mean you can't show emotions or show affection to your kids.

As a dad, sometimes you may not feel like you can do as much to help with your baby, but young dad Rico shares tips for communication and coparenting.

Co-parenting is a learning experience that gets better with time.

Making sure that your child(ren) meet there milestones can be stressful for new parents.

Co-parenting and navigating schedules for your child can be difficult at times, but having clear communication can help!

Managing finances as a young parent often means learning by doing. For Ethan, figuring out money matters was one of the hardest parts of early parenthood.

Are you balancing being a parent and working?

Young dad Ethan emphasizes the importance of mental health as a parent, noting that when you’re struggling, it can affect everyone around you.

As a parent, you always want the best for your children. What are your hopes for your child(ren).

Bonding is one of the most important ways to build a loving and trusting relationship with children.

Being a father of two under two can be a wild ride!

Did you know that dads can experience challenges during postpartum? Hear how young dad Rico navigated his postpartum journey as a dad!

Sometimes as parents life can feel overstimulating and influence how we interact with our children.

Setting goals can look different when you’re building a future for your family.

As a young parent, you may feel pressure to protect your kids from the obstacles that you have dealt with.

Some key factors for healthy co-parenting are patience and communication.

Continuing your education can open doors you never thought possible.

Joey shares the joys of being a dad, including how he gets to relive his childhood through his son.

Balancing work and parenting can be one of the toughest challenges for new parents.

How did you feel when you first found out that you were going to be a dad? Were you excited? Shocked? Scared? All of them?

Society put a lot of expectations on fathers, but you are human and emotions as a young father are normal!

Young Dad Joey shares how he manages it all--school, work, and being an attentive father.

Having a newborn and learning to pick up their cues can take time.

Did you know that dads can experience postpartum anxiety and depression?

Joel shares the value of alone time as self-care.

Fatherhood is made up of the little moments that mean everything. What do you think the best parts of fatherhood are?

***Trigger warning***: Pregnancy Loss. Pregnancy loss is something that not only impacts mothers, but fathers as well

Raising healthy and happy kids starts with taking care of your own mental and physical health.

Young dad Joey on how he leans on his support network to manage school, work and parenthood

Having goals and coming up with a plan to reach those goals is an important part of parenting and healthy relationships.

Spending time with your child(ren) is important for bonding and for their development.

Travis explains the value of completing your education.

Travis shares the symptoms of postpartum depression for young dads, as well as how to get help.

Travis talks about what discipline is, how it is different than punishment, plus when and why it’s necessary.

Fatherhood involves a lot of learning and adapting to your child's needs. Young dad Rico encourages young dads to work through negative feelings and find ways to bond with your baby.

What are some goals that you have for your children?

Being a dad is a full-time job. Find out what you can do for five minutes to re-energize and re-focus.

How can you find a support network as a young father?

Finding out you are going to be a dad brings up a lot of feelings and new experiences.

What does the night shift look like for you and your baby?

Sometimes as a dad it is easy to feel like you aren't needed or wanted by your child(ren). Watch as young dad Rico normalizes mental health and gives tips for dads on navigating those feelings and bonding with your baby!

As a dad it can sometimes be hard to soothe a baby. Learn how young dad Rico soothes and bonds with his baby!

Sometimes society's idea of manhood challenges your own idea of fatherhood. How do you balance the two?

Young dad Joey is investing in his own education so he'll be able to support his son in whatever he wants to pursue in his life.

Young Dad Joey always wanted to go back to college, but knowing he was going to become a father made it top priority.

Taking time for yourself and doing things that you enjoy is an important way to talk care of your mental health as a young parent.

Alan shares how a social services organization provided him with parenting classes, diapers, and support to pursue his GED.

Alan shares his career aspirations and a dream vacation for his son.

Joel shares how his childhood shaped his career goals.

Young Dad Joel talks how he and his partner share their time in order to make sure they are both supported.

Joel shares how he and his girlfriend support each other’s career goals.

Joel shares how he splits tasks and checks in with his girlfriend.

Pablo shares how he spends quality time through toddler-friendly activities.

Young father Pablo shares his experience of getting his toddler to sleep.

Dads DO have a role in breastfeeding! Get involved--you are needed too.

Bonding is very important for your child’s health and well-being – and it’s very rewarding for fathers too.

Having a support network is a helpful way to access resources as a young parent. Watch as young dad Rico shares how he received support from his family and social media network.

Having a support system is an important part of parenting, but it is equally import to set boundaries and have great communication with those in your support network.

What would you say are the best parts of being a father?