Helping dads feel confident from day one
Prenatal & Newborn Care Classes for Dads
When dads feel confident, connected, and supported as parents to their babies and toddlers, everyone benefits. The DAD Projects provides practical, research-informed guidance that helps families grow stronger and supports healthier communities.
Hi, I'm Nick!
Founder of the DAD Projects
I work alongside fathers as they grow into parenthood—at every stage. For more than 30 years, I’ve supported babies and families in hospitals, clinics, homes, and communities. Along the way, I kept noticing the same thing: fathers were expected to be fully involved— but rarely supported as co-equal parents with the same depth, preparation, and trust.
The DAD Projects exists to change that. This is a place for practical guidance, grounded in child development and real family life— where dads are spoken to, not around, and where their role as parents is taken seriously from the start and beyond. Whether you’re expecting a baby, raising a toddler, or supporting families professionally, you’re in the right place.
Involved Dads Make a Difference
Fathers play a critical role in early development, yet most parenting resources barely speak to dads at all. Here is what the research tells us.
85%
of fathers want deep involvement in the early weeks with their newborn.
Strong Starts
Early father involvement strengthens the parent–child bond and healthy brain development in babies.
69%
of U.S. dads would change jobs to be more involved after birth.
The Impact
When dads are involved and supported, they report feeling more satisfied at home, at work, and in daily life.
Dads are not “extra help.” They are essential. And they deserve guidance that matches that.
The Dad OS Prenatal Webinar: A Simple System for New Dads
What you’ll learn…
Understanding Your Baby
- The 4 basic needs every newborn cycles through
- Baby cues and how your baby communicates
- How to build trust through consistent, nurturing care
Navigating the Tough Moments
- What crying really means (and what it doesn’t)
- Co-regulation vs “self-soothing”
- How to stay calm and confident when everything feels new
Hands-On Skills Every Dad Can Master
- Picking up and holding your baby
- Skin-to-skin for fathers
- Baseball Swaddle (yes, it works)
- Burping, diapering, gas relief, and solving the “mystery” behind fussiness
Newborn Care Demonstrations
Short, practical videos that teach the basics every new dad needs. Simple, clear, and easy to follow.