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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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.
Insider Hersheypark Tips that will Maximize Family Fun, Thrills
Five-time park veterans offer insider Hersheypark tips to help families enjoy the fun and food with minimal wait times.
NYC Outdoor Public Pools Will Re-Open This Saturday
A mask requirement to enter and hang is about all that’s changed when NYC outdoor public pools reopen Saturday, June 26, 2021.
Kids Can Bounce Back with Calm, Compassionate Parenting
Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg discusses what our kids have gained from the pandemic and lessons we can take forward on the Modern Dads Podcast.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2021 Dates To Be Announced |
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.