We asked some of our City Dads Group members to reflect on what they took away from attending the recent Dad 2.0 Summit in San Francisco. Here are a few of their thoughts: Michael Moebes, Atlanta Dads Group The opening keynote inspired me to be a “good man” over a “real man.” I was astounded to learn that children actually have fewer mental and behavioral issues if they see both parents helping with housework (and daughters’ career aspirations will be higher). This was convicting, as my children hardly ever see me doing housework. Does anyone ever ask his wife to let him do more housework … [Read more...]
14 City Dads as Speakers at Dad 2.0 Summit
City Dads Group will be well represented among the 65 speakers and panelists scheduled to present at this year's Dad 2.0 Summit, which starts today in San Francisco. Fourteen of our members from eight City Dads Group outposts will be among those lending their voices to the changing conversation about fatherhood in the 21st century, joining such nationally known personalities as CNN journalist and crusader for paternal rights Josh Levs and sociologist and author Michael Kimmel. City Dads Group members to speak are: Chris Bernholdt of DadNCharge (Philly Dads Group) Jeff Bogle … [Read more...]
‘Why Fathers Matter’ Conference Presentations Online Now
If you couldn't join us at the “Why Fathers Matter: Creating Successful Parenting Partnerships” parenting conference in New York City this past Sunday, you can now watch and hear everything videos of each presentation are online (see list below for links). City Dads Group helped organize the third annual parenting conference hosted by the 92nd Street Y, a longtime partner of the NYC Dads Group . Approximately 100 people attended, including several members of our Boston and NYC Dads Groups. City Dads Group co-founder Lance Somerfeld served as an emcee while other co-founder Matt … [Read more...]
Dad 2.0 Summit to ‘Spotlight’ 2 City Dads
Frequent City Dads Group blog contributors Dave Lesser and Christopher Persley have been selected as "spotlight" speakers for the annual Dad 2.0 Summit to take place next month in San Francisco. Lesser and Persley, both members of our NYC Dads Group, are two of five dads whose writings will be highlighted during the Feb. 19-21 conference where marketers, social media leaders, and blogging parents connect to discuss the changing voice and perception of modern fatherhood. Each dad will stand before the several hundred people in attendance and read one of his works. "This year’s … [Read more...]
At-Home Dads Convention a Mile High Success
Congratulations to our friends and partners in paternal parenting at the National At-Home Dad Network for throwing a successful annual dads convention, its 19th, in Denver over the weekend. More than 100 dads attended, up from 73 a year ago, and the event and its mission received some good press in the Denver Post and a spot on the local Fox 31 news. The event's opening video, an overview of the changing attitudes toward fathers being more involved in everyday parenting, prominently featured City Dads Group co-founder Lance Somerfeld: The dads convention weekend featured a … [Read more...]
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