Confident fatherhood starts with structure.
April cohorts are now enrolling (capped at 6 dads each).
Psychologist-led • Evidence-informed • Practical tools (not lectures)
If you’re a new dad or a single dad, the hardest part usually isn’t effort. It’s that the structure you relied on isn’t there yet.
The Dad School gives you a clear plan, practical tools, and a small group of dads doing the same work—so you’re not improvising your way through the most important season of your life.
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What changes when dads have the right support
You stop guessing what “good dad” means this week. You build routines that hold up when you’re tired. You get steadier—so your child gets steadier too.
6 weeks • weekly 90-min Zoom • online • capped cohort
Small-group format: capped cohorts, real discussion, practical guidance—not lectures.
Built for fathers who care—but don’t have time to reinvent everything.
This isn’t motivation. It’s a repeatable way to rebuild stability.
“I honestly didn't have the energy to read all of the books before my daughter was born. The New Dads course saved me so much time and I felt way more competent and calm during those first few months. Everything I learned was relevant.”
“I didn’t need another pep talk—I needed someone to tell me what to do on the weeks I was running on fumes. This gave me a simple structure I could actually keep, and it immediately changed how my home felt.”
You’re not behind. You’re building the best version of yourself.
New dads are learning everything at once. Single dads are parenting while managing loss, logistics, and time compression. In both cases, the common problem is the same: too many decisions, too little structure.
When you’re exhausted
You need fewer decision points—meals, routines, bedtime, transitions—so you can show up without forcing it.
When you’re uncertain
You need a clear model of what matters most—so you stop overcorrecting, debating yourself, and spiraling.
When it’s lonely
You need other competent dads in the room—so you’re not carrying this privately or needlessly reinventing the wheel.
Pick the track that matches your current season.
Choose your track
Two clear starting points. Both are practical. Both are built to reduce overwhelm and increase stability.
For expecting dads and fathers in the first two years.
For fathers who want to feel calmer, more competent, and more connected—without Googling every decision at 2 a.m.
- Confidence through repeatable routines
- Tools that reduce stress (not more “to-do”)
- A cohort of dads doing the same work
- Feel more competent—fast
- Build high-leverage skills for hard weeks
- Connect with other serious new dads
Starts April • 6 weeks • 90 min/week • online • capped cohort
Most dads worry they’re “not ready” yet.
This course is built for the weeks when you’re learning as you go.
For dads rebuilding stability across custody schedules.
For fathers rebuilding stability after separation—co-parenting, solo days, transitions, and the mental load that nobody sees.
- Routines that hold across custody schedules
- Parenting steadiness under time pressure
- Clear guidance + real support
Starts April • 6 weeks • 90 min/week • online • capped cohort
You don’t need more willpower.
You need a structure that survives transition weeks.
Not ready for a live cohort?
Start with the self-paced Rebuild System for Single Dads.
Not sure which track fits? Scroll down—there’s a one-minute Fit Check that routes you correctly.
Built on developmental science, taught like a real-world skill
Most dads don’t need more inspiration. They need a clear model, a few high-leverage tools, and the chance to practice them with support.
What this is
- Evidence-informed, practical, and direct
- Small cohorts that stay focused and useful
- No therapy-speak, no fluff
What you’ll leave with
- A repeatable weekly structure (meals, routines, transitions)
- Scripts for common moments (bedtime, conflict, co-parenting)
- A simple decision framework for hard weeks
And a small group of dads who normalize the hard parts without turning it into a pity party.
Real Dads, Real Results.
Not hype. Relief. Clarity. A better week.
Real feedback from dads in recent 6-week online cohorts.
“Perfect mixture of content and discussion. I used things I learned in class during the week.”
“No fluff. Just solid advice that actually helps.”
“To be with other dads who want to be great… validating and motivating. Great group, great course.”
Is The Dad School right for you?
If you're ready, Option A is for you. If you're on the fence, Option B will help us figure out if we're a good fit.
Option A: Self-enroll now
If you already know your track, enroll directly.
Best for dads who are ready to start.
- New dads
- Single dads
Option B: one-minute Fit Check
If you're between tracks, or you want confirmation that The Dad School is right for you, take this quick survey.
Answer three questions, clear guidance to the best-fitting resources for you.
Browse first: New Dads • Single Dads
Welcome to
The Dad School
At The Dad School, we’re redefining what it means to be a father in today’s world. As part of a new generation of dads, we believe it’s time to show up, do the work, and truly enjoy the process of fatherhood.
Here’s the reality: We expect a lot from ourselves and a lot is expected of us. Yet, when it comes to the support we need as dads, it’s shockingly lacking.
We think that needs changing. That’s why The Dad School exists—to provide the guidance, community, and tools every dad deserves through a series of online parenting classes designed just for dads.
Whether you’re a first-time dad, a single dad, or a dad navigating the ins and outs of seeing your kids grow up, our small-group online courses (capped at six dads per class and led by experts) offer practical strategies, real support, and a space to connect with others handling the same challenges.
Our Core Beliefs
The Dad School is built on four core beliefs that drive everything we do:
One: Fathers Matter
Research confirms it: The role of “father” is crucial to the well-being of children, families, and communities. It may not always feel like dads matter, but how men approach and engage with their children has lasting consequences on their development. We’re here to empower dads to take on this role with confidence, purpose, and skill.
Two: Becoming a Father is a Knowable Process
Fatherhood doesn’t have to be a guessing game—but it’s definitely something that we don’t necessarily come hardwired to excel at. With the right knowledge and preparation, you can step into every chapter of life ready to thrive.
Three: Every Stage Requires New Tools & Skills
Becoming a dad is a huge life shift requiring that you adapt to changing circumstances and learn new ways of thinking, acting, and relating. We teach you the practical tools and mindset shifts that will set you up for success.
Four: Anyone Can Learn These Tools and Skills
You don’t need to be a genius, you don’t need prior experience with kids, and you don’t need some fancy degree to be a rockstar dad. When pressed, most fathers will admit that they had no clue what was going on at first. It doesn’t have to stay that way. The opportunity to be a good dad is available to all of us.
Why Join The Dad School?
Research shows that dads thrive when they learn from others and connect with a supportive community—and yet, spaces for dads to do that are rare. That's why we created this school—to provide a place where fathers at all stages can learn, share experiences, and gain the confidence they need to navigate all the different chapters of life with kids.
If you're ready to get the support, guidance, and tools to be the dad you want to be, you're in the right place.
What’s Next?
Explore our resources page for tools to support you on your fatherhood journey.
Check out our courses - whether you’re a first-time dad, newly single or tackling the teenage years, our classes are designed to give you the space and knowledge to take on the challenges ahead.
Welcome to The Dad School.
Science-backed resources for dads.
We’re glad you’re here.
REAL NEW DAD’S FEEDBACK (JUNE 2025)
“The pacing of the class was really good! Perfect mixture of content and discussion. I was able to take from both and used things I learned in class during the week”
REAL NEW DAD’S FEEDBACK (JUNE 2025)
"To have a setting where I am with other dads that want to be great and learn ways to do that, is so encouraging and helpful! And to be able to share my own and hear other's successes and hardships is validating and motivating. Great group, great content, great course!"