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.
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Advice for first-time dads.
To-the-point practical advice for new dads. We're covering pregnancy, the birth, and those first weeks with your little tornadoes. We've filtered through all the pink mom-books and here's what's relevant for you.
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.
Best Books for Expecting Dads: The Dad Reading Shelf
The best books for expecting dads, from pregnancy and birth to the newborn months and your relationship, plus the kind of dad books you can safely skip.
Hospital Bag Checklist for Dad: What to Pack, and What to Skip
Hospital bag checklist for dad: what to pack in your own bag, what you'll need that nobody mentions, what to check in hers and what stays in the car.
Hospital Bill After Baby Too High? What to Do Before You Pay
Hospital bill after the baby too high? Don't pay the first bill yet. How to get it itemized, dispute errors, get charity care and use the No Surprises Act.
How to Split Night Feeds: Sleep Shifts That Actually Work for New Parents
How to split night feeds with your partner: three sleep shift schedules, how they work with breastfeeding or formula, and what helps a baby who wants holding.
Just Found Out You're Going to Be a Dad? Here's Your First Month
Just found out you're going to be a dad? What to do in the first 48 hours, what to say to her, your first-month checklist and when to tell people.
Life Insurance and a Will Before the Baby Arrives
Life insurance before baby: do you need it, term vs whole life, how much cover new parents need, and how to make a will and name a guardian in a weekend.
Newborn Paperwork Checklist: Essential Baby Admin to Know
Newborn paperwork checklist: the hospital forms, birth certificate, Social Security number, insurance and first pediatrician visit, and which jobs are yours.
Newborn Red Flags: When to Call the Doctor, and When to Wait
Newborn red flags: when to call 911, when to call the doctor right away, what can wait, the fever rule and the newborn things that look scary but are normal.
Paternity Leave by State: Which States Pay Dads in 2026
Paternity leave by state: the 12 states and DC that pay dads to bond with a new baby in 2026, what each pays, who qualifies and what to do if yours doesn't.
Postpartum Depression in Dads: The Signs, and What to Do About It
Can dads get postpartum depression? Yes, about 1 in 10. What it looks like in men, why it happens, when it's more than tiredness and how to get help.
Postpartum Warning Signs: What to Watch For in Her First Six Weeks
Postpartum warning signs a partner should know: what's normal in her recovery, the signs that mean call now, postpartum depression and how to help her heal.
Pregnancy Week by Week for Dads Without the Fruit Sizes
Pregnancy week by week for dads: what's happening to her and the baby in each trimester, what happens at 20 weeks and your job in each stretch. Free poster.
Relationship After Baby: Why It Gets Harder, and How to Stay a Team
Relationship after baby: what the research actually says, why you fight more, what's behind the resentment and how to stay connected in five minutes a day.
What Can Pregnant Women Not Eat? The Cooking List for Dads
What can pregnant women not eat? What to skip, what to limit and what's fine, written for the guy doing the shopping and cooking. Plus a free fridge list.
What to Expect When Being Induced: Labor, by Appointment
What to expect when being induced: why induction is offered, what happens step by step, how long it takes, Pitocin vs natural labor and your job as dad.
How to Add a Newborn to Your Health Insurance: The 30-Day Deadline
How to add a newborn to your health insurance: how long you have, what you need, which parent's plan to use and what to do if you miss the 30-day deadline.
Dad's Role in the Delivery Room: What to Actually Do During Labor
Dad's role in the delivery room: what to do during labor, how to help through contractions, what to say, C-sections, cutting the cord and the golden hour.
How Much Does It Cost to Have a Baby in the US: The Final Boss Is Childcare
How much does it cost to have a baby, with insurance and without? What year one really costs and how much to save first. With a free baby budget calculator.
How to Ask for Paternity Leave, and What to Do If You Don't Qualify
How to ask for paternity leave: what you're entitled to, the FMLA test, the questions to ask HR, what to do if you don't qualify and a script for your boss.
How to Know If You're in Labor: Is This It?
How to know if you're in labor: real vs practice contractions, how to time them, the 5-1-1 rule, what to do when her water breaks and the stages of labor.
Which Prenatal Appointments Should Dad Go To? The 4 Not to Miss
Which prenatal appointments dads should go to, what happens at each one, the full prenatal schedule, questions to ask, and what to do if you can't get off work.
How to Install an Infant Car Seat Correctly: The 1-Inch Test
How to install an infant car seat correctly, step by step: the 5 most common mistakes, LATCH vs seat belt and where to get a free car seat inspection.
How to Support Your Partner in the First Trimester: Beyond Snacks and Back Rubs
How to support your pregnant partner in the first trimester, from nausea and mood swings to what to say, the mental load and avoiding fights.
Five Things Dads Need to Know Before Baby Arrives
The five things you need on day one, the skills to practice on a rolled-up towel, and what can safely wait. A checklist for the last months before the birth.
How to Prepare for the First Week at Home
The first seven days with a newborn, from the drive home to the 3 a.m. feeds. What to ask the nurses, your job, the night setup and when to call.
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