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

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.

Family-Friendly Baseball Options Aplenty In, Around NYC
If your looking for a family-friendly way to enjoy a ball game with the kids, we have got your guide to NYC-area baseball right here.

See ‘The Little Prince’ on Broadway with NYC Dads Discount
NYC Dads Group reviews The Little Prince on Broadway and give you a chance to score discounted tickets to performances.
National Blog

Swimsuit Evolution – Less Material for Her, More Worry for Dad
As girls age, their swimsuit choices seem to shrink — at least the amount of fabric in them does. How is a modern dad supposed to react?

Fourth of July Dad Jokes to Make Your Inde-Pun-Dence Day
Is there a better way to honor the Founding Fathers than by telling Fourth of July dad jokes? Probably. But just humor us.

‘Love Language of Fathers’ to be Focus of Talk on Teens
Love Language of Fathers, a June 21 streaming event, will explore how modern dads express love and their roles of protector and provider.

‘Men Flexing Work’ to Explore COVID Shifting Job, Family Priorities
“Men Flexing Work” is a June 16 “virtual town hall” about how fathers’ work-family priorities have changed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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 |
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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.