The "DUDE TO DAD"

The "DUDE TO DAD" 6-week online course is designed to empower expectant fathers with the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to successfully transition into fatherhood. Through a combination of engaging video lessons, interactive activities, and supportive resources, participants will gain a deeper understanding of pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenting, enabling them to become active and informed partners in the journey of parenthood.

Week 1: Embracing the Role of a Father

• Introduction to the course and its objectives

• Exploring the changing dynamics of relationships during pregnancy

• Understanding the emotional journey of becoming a father

• Setting expectations and dispelling common myths about fatherhood

  Week 2: Supporting Your Partner

  • Navigating pregnancy: physical changes, mood swings, and cravings

  • Effective communication and active listening in supporting your partner

  • Strategies for providing emotional and practical support during pregnancy

    Week 3: Navigating Pregnancy and Birth

  • Comprehensive overview of the stages of pregnancy

  • Childbirth education: understanding labor, delivery, and medical interventions

  • Creating a birth plan and understanding your role during labor and delivery

  Week 4: Newborn Care 101

  • The first days at home: essentials for a smooth transition

  • Diapering, feeding (breastfeeding and formula), and soothing techniques

  • Understanding infant sleep patterns and creating a safe sleep environment

    Week 5: Building Strong Bonds

    • Importance of bonding with your baby: skin-to-skin contact, talking, and playing

    • Promoting healthy attachment and emotional development in infants

    • Co-parenting: strategies for fostering teamwork and shared responsibilities

      Week 6: Balancing Fatherhood and Self-Care

    • Time management and work-life balance as a new dad

    • Strategies for maintaining your own well-being while caring for your family

    • Nurturing your relationship with your partner post-baby

  Course Features:

  • Engaging video lessons presented by experienced parenting educators and fathers

  • Interactive quizzes and reflection activities to reinforce learning

  • Discussion boards for participants to connect, share experiences, and ask questions

  • Downloadable resources including checklists, guides, and templates

  • Live Q&A sessions with guest experts, pediatricians, and experienced fathers

  • Lifetime access to course materials, allowing participants to revisit content as needed

  By completing the "DUDE TO DAD" course, participants will gain the confidence, knowledge, and practical skills necessary to navigate the challenges and responsibilities of fatherhood. They will be better equipped to support their partners during pregnancy, actively participate in childbirth experiences, and provide nurturing care for their newborns. Ultimately, participants will emerge as informed and engaged fathers, ready to embrace their new role with confidence and enthusiasm

At the end of this course you will all proceed into a dad group