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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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Hersheypark Christmas Candylane: Sweet Holiday Treat for Families

Hersheypark Christmas Candylane offers spectacular holiday light shows and sweet treats along with its signature thrill rides.

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LuminoCity Festival: Pure Family Magic in Holiday Lights

The magical landscape of dazzling lanterns and holiday lights at the LuminoCity Festival in East Meadow, L.I., will enchant the family.

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Hersheypark Halloween Dark Nights: Family Fun Guide, Tips

Dark Nights, the Hersheypark Halloween experience, is all new for 2022. We have the scoop on scares, thrills and how to have a sweet time.

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Hersheypark Christmas Candylane: Sweet Holiday Treat for Families

December 21, 2022 by Lance Somerfeld

Hersheypark Christmas Candylane offers spectacular holiday light shows and sweet treats along with its signature thrill rides.

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LuminoCity Festival: Pure Family Magic in Holiday Lights

November 30, 2022 by Lance Somerfeld

The magical landscape of dazzling lanterns and holiday lights at the LuminoCity Festival in East Meadow, L.I., will enchant the family.

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Hersheypark Halloween Dark Nights: Family Fun Guide, Tips

October 18, 2022 by Lance Somerfeld

Dark Nights, the Hersheypark Halloween experience, is all new for 2022. We have the scoop on scares, thrills and how to have a sweet time.

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‘Screens, Teens, Rattled Parents’ Focus of Sept. 13 Discussion

September 6, 2022 by Kevin McKeever

Harvard researchers at a ‘Screens, Teens & Rattled Parents’ lecture will explore the digital generation gap and a “reset” for adults.

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7 Tips for Visiting Hersheypark in the Summer + Epic Ticket Giveaway

July 26, 2022 by Lance Somerfeld

Visiting Hersheypark on a crowded summer day is easy with these pro tips. We offer a chance to win free amusement park tickets, too!

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US Open Tennis More Than Doable with Child in Tow

July 19, 2022 by Lance Somerfeld

Originally posted in 2009. Updated in July 2022. I’ve been going to the US Open tennis tournament in Queens’ Flushing Meadows every […]

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Daddy, I Want Makeup So I Can Look Pretty!

March 20, 2023 by Chris McKee

Who told my child that to look pretty she needed lipstick, blush and other types of makeup? Toddler Cosmopolitan, perhaps?

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Sandwich Generation Stresses Tear at Young Dad’s Heart

March 15, 2023 by Jamar Hudson

A father in the sandwich generation seeks balance between caring for an aging parent and young child. Tips included!

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Parenting Podcasts Focused on Being a Better Father

March 13, 2023 by Kevin McKeever

We list some of the best parenting podcasts where dads and fatherhood figures prominently in the subject matter.

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Parenting Tools Moms and Dads All Wish Really Did Exist

March 8, 2023 by Beau Coffron

Parents have more stuff than ever to make their lives easier, but some common-sense items still need to be invented … soon!

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Male Postpartum Depression: Real, Little Talked About

March 6, 2023 by Guest Contributor

Male postpartum depression is real: One of our members writes about what he experienced following the birth of his daughter.

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Solo Parenting Tips to Help You Go It Alone

March 1, 2023 by Christopher Mannino

Every mom or dad goes it alone at some time. We offer several solo parenting tips to help ease the pain until another adult arrives.

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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.

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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.

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