Preparing for a new baby can feel overwhelming, especially when most prenatal resources aren’t designed with dads in mind. The Dad OS Prenatal Webinar helps expecting dads feel confident, informed, and ready by breaking down what actually matters in the newborn months—using clear language, real examples, and practical tools you can start using immediately.
This on-demand webinar includes:
A clear purpose and foundation
- Important disclaimers about what this course is and isn’t (not medical advice; always consult your baby’s provider)
- Why being “mostly prepared” matters more than perfection
- An introduction to Nick and his background supporting dads, babies, and families
Core concepts in early childhood development
- Three essential principles of infant development explained through short, accessible videos
- The “mystery/detective + MacGyver” mindset for staying curious, responsive, and adaptable
- How a baby’s environment shapes their sense of safety, trust, and learning
Understanding the four basic needs
- A simple pattern every new dad should memorize: Eat, sleep, poop, play… repeat
- How this rhythm helps you anticipate needs and develop confidence
Baby cues: your baby’s first language
- What hunger, sleepiness, stress, and engagement cues look like
- How to use cues and timing to build predictable routines
- Why observing more and guessing less leads to calmer days and nights
Using a “filter” for all the parenting advice
- How to evaluate information—even from this webinar—through simple questions
- Examples: “What age is this for?” and “Is this really best for my baby?”
Dad C.R.A.P.
- A practical framework: Consistent, Reliable, Anticipated, Predictable
- How these qualities support a baby’s developing nervous system
- Understanding stress responses like fight, flight, freeze, and faint
Crying: myths, realities, and co-regulation
- Three common crying myths explained
- Why “self-soothing” is really “self-regulation” and depends on co-regulation first
- Why using no more than 2–3 soothing methods at once is ideal
Safety and emergency planning
- Never Shake a Baby: creating a plan for high-stress moments
- Identifying a partner or emergency contact
- Basics of neuroception and interoception (Polyvagal Theory)
Partner support and mental health
- PMAD: creating a shared plan with your partner
- Monthly postpartum mental health screenings for 12 months
- How dad involvement supports the whole family system
Eating, sleeping, and communication basics
- Understanding hunger cues and “baby-led” vs. “prescribed” feeding
- Sleep cues, regularity, and considerations around sleep training
- Current AAP recommendations
By the end of this webinar, you’ll feel more confident and prepared for the newborn months, better able to read your baby’s cues, and equipped with tools that reduce stress and support healthy connection. Includes 90 days of access from the date of purchase.
