Bringing NYC dads together
We’re a welcoming diverse community of engaged fathers from around the NYC Metro area (including Jersey City, Westchester and Long Island). We share parenting perspectives, knowledge and experiences through playgroups, social activities and workshops.
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NYC Blog
7 Tips for Visiting Hersheypark in the Summer + Epic Ticket Giveaway
Visiting Hersheypark on a crowded summer day is easy with these pro tips. We offer a chance to win free amusement park tickets, too!
US Open Tennis More Than Doable with Child in Tow
Originally posted in 2009. Updated in July 2022. I’ve been going to the US Open tennis tournament in Queens’ Flushing Meadows every […]
Comic Book Heroes: Dad, Son with Autism, Create Series
The Adventures of Jake Jetpulse feature a superhero with autism, inspired by the illustrator’s son and his nightmares.
Hersheypark 2022: New Jolly Rancher Rides Rise to Stardom
Two tasty new rides, including a rollercoaster, with Jolly Rancher themes debut at Hersheypark amusement park in 2022.
National Blog
Best Wives Let Husbands Learn to Parent on Own Terms
The best thing my wife ever did for me after my son was born was nothing. Let me explain. Babies […]
‘Dad Guilt’ Adds to Pressure on Today’s Active Fathers
When dad is the primary caretaker of the children, taking a break from them – no matter how warranted – creates feelings of guilt in him.
988: New Hotline Provides Suicide Prevention, Mental Health Services
The new 988 lifeline aims to do for suicide prevention and mental health crisis care what 911 did for medical and public safety emergencies.
Title IX Leveled Playing Field for Our Daughters, Better
Title IX forever changed rules for gender equality in education and sports. Do our children take that for granted? Can they do more?
New Dad Boot Camp
Impending fatherhood freaking you out? Take one of our New Dad Boot Camp classes!
A certified coach teaches new dads and dads-to-be “child care basics,” including hands-on training in essential parenting duties (feeding, changing diapers, soothing, etc.), and facilitates discussion on how to be a supportive parenting partner from pregnancy through the first year.
| Date | Location | Sign Up |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 22, 2022 | Online | Register (via 92Y) |
Co-Organizers
Co-Organizer
Lance Somerfeld lives with his wife and two children in New York City. He is frequently asked to talk about modern fatherhood, work-life balance, shifting gender roles, and marketing to dads, appearing in or on many major local, national and international media outlets.
Co-Organizer
Matt Schneider lives with his wife and two sons in New York City. Matt works with companies, brands, and writers to break down the barriers standing in the way of men being the best dads they can be. He co-hosts The Modern Dads Podcast, a show featuring authors, journalists, and top parenting experts.
Co-Organizer
James Lopez is a technology entrepreneur and stay-at-home father of three boys. He helps organize our events in Staten Island. James blogs and hosts a podcast at Cool4Dads. His work has been featured in USA Today, Black Enterprise, Tech Crunch, Fast Company, Blavity and more.