Get ready for fatherhood.

The ultimate video course for first-time US dads. Launching 2027.

For first-time dads who want to show up.

The course

Pregnancy, birth, money, gear and the first weeks home, from US experts and real American dads.

Dr. Darby Saxbe (opens in a new tab)
Dr. Darby Saxbe
Neuroscientist and author of Dad Brain
Dr. Justin Puder (opens in a new tab)
Dr. Justin Puder
Licensed psychologist
Dave (opens in a new tab)
Dave
Veteran dad
Kyle (opens in a new tab)
Kyle
Veteran dad

Developed with US psychologists and parenting experts, and checked against current guidance from the AAP and ACOG.

Pregnancy4 min read
What to Cook for Your Pregnant Wife: 8 Easy Pregnancy Recipes
What to cook for your pregnant wife: 8 easy pregnancy recipes for dads who don't really cook, plus what to make for nausea and safe cooking temperatures.
Money5 min read
FMLA Paternity Leave: Can Dads Take FMLA, and Is It Paid?
FMLA paternity leave for fathers: who qualifies, whether it's paid, how many weeks you get, leave during pregnancy and what dads in Texas and Florida get.
Money5 min read
How to Open a 529 Plan Before Your Baby Is Born: A Dad's Guide
Yes, you can open a 529 before the baby is born. How it works, how to set it up in ten minutes, how much to put in, and what happens if they skip college.
Birth5 min read
Nipple Stimulation to Induce Labor: What Dads Should Know
Does nipple stimulation work to induce labor? What the research says, when it's safe, how it's done, how long it takes and what you can do to help.
Dad life4 min read
Am I Ready to Be a Dad? Why the Doubts Are Normal, and What Helps
Am I ready to be a dad? Why almost every dad-to-be feels scared or unsure, what life with a newborn is really like, and what actually helps you get ready.
Gear and home5 min read
Baby Items You Actually Need, and 14 Things to Skip
The baby items you actually need for a newborn, 14 things to skip, where to spend and where to save, and whether to borrow, buy or rent. Free gear checklist.