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
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.
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.
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.
‘Screens, Teens, Rattled Parents’ Focus of Sept. 13 Discussion
Harvard researchers at a ‘Screens, Teens & Rattled Parents’ lecture will explore the digital generation gap and a “reset” for adults.
National Blog
Hersheypark Dark Nights is a Halloween Wonderland
Hersheypark’s Halloween Dark Nights features haunted houses, rollercoasters in the dark, loads of festive treats, and priceless family fun!
Call the Right Parent, Regardless of Your Gender Preconceptions
Who ya gonna call when my kid is sick? It better be the dad listed as the primary contact, not the working-her-ass-off, leaning-in mom.
When Meltdowns Happen, It’s OK to Let the Ship Sink
No matter how hard you may try to keep everyone happy and prevent meltdowns, you’ll eventually fail. So … fail. It’ll be OK.
NYC Dad Wants to Put Alzheimer’s Disease on the Run
A longtime NYC Dads Group member with a family history of Alzheimer’s is running the New York City Marathon to benefit the cause.
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.