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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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Upcoming Events

Jun 09
Book Launch: Dad and Daddy’s Big Big Family by Seamus Kirst
Books of Wonder - 42 W 17th St
Jun 10
You’re Invited: NYC Dads Group at “The Play That Goes Wrong” Experience
New World Stages - 340 W 50th St
Jun 10
You’re Invited: NYC Dads Group at “PETER PAN Goes Wrong” Experience
Barrymore Theatre - 243 W 47th St
Jun 17
Father’s Eve Port Washington 2023

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NYC Blog

Hersheypark's Christmas Candylane lights

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 dinosaur

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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National Blog


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Brothers a Special Bond Among Boys, Men

May 31, 2023 by Trey Burley

Siblings are one thing; brothers, that’s a whole different, deeper bond. It’s potential best friend and biggest rival for life.

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Complain about Work as a Stay-at-Home Parent? Really? Really.

May 24, 2023 by Christian Lemon

This househusband seeks no pedestal. I only wish to be your equal. So I also need to occasionally bitch about my job and crazy coworkers.

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Dad Conference Made This At-Home Father Better Man

May 22, 2023 by Chris Bernholdt

As an at-home father, I was on an island. Then I found the National At-Home Dad Network and its annual fatherhood conference.

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Threaten Daughter’s Dates Less, Dad; Teach Her More

May 15, 2023 by Jason Greene

I’m teaching my sons and daughter to respect others, so don’t be a jerk and act like a tough guy when my boys come around your girls.

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Stress Transfers Too Easily from Parents to Young Children

May 10, 2023 by Christopher Mannino

You might be the cause of the stress your child is feeling. Kids often pick up on the worries of mom and dad. Here’s how to handle it.

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What Cancer Can Teach My Young Son about Life

May 8, 2023 by Guest Contributor

I attended my brother’s funeral recently. Cancer took him, just as it’s taken other members of my family and just like it tried to take me.

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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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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.

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