Our online fatherhood e-Class is an interactive program. Broken into short clips, classes combine interviews with real dads and advice from a fatherhood expert with evidence-based information and a bit of humor.

• Introduction, The Importance of Fathers

  Why dads make a difference, benefits of being involved for children and dads

• The Pregnant Dad, Involved From the Start

  Feelings about having a baby, how dads can be involved during pregnancy, baby gear essentials, planning ahead, childcare research

• Labor & Delivery, A Dad Is Born

  Birth preference list, packing for the hospital, labor and birth basics, reality versus movies/TV, how to be a supportive partner during labor, making the most of the postpartum hospital stay

• Baby Care, Dad in Action

  Coming home, breastfeeding basics, why Dad’s breastfeeding support is important, creating a safe sleep environment, why babies cry and soothing techniques, abusive head trauma, bonding

• The Postpartum Dad, Emotions & Your Relationship

  Self-care, relationship after baby, importance of good communication, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and paternal postpartum depression

• Parenting, A Dad’s Life

  Parenting truths, dad as a safety manager, looking ahead, understanding developmental milestones and positive discipline, joys of fatherhood