Fatherhood Resources
Fathers who believe they will be effective as parents are more likely to be engaged as parents.
New & Expectant Fathers Workshop
There are many workshops that cover the basics of baby care—diaper changes, feeding, swaddling, and sleep. This one is different. It focuses on the psychological transition into fatherhood, helping new and expecting fathers navigate this life change with strategies to support their well-being. Offered quarterly— check the workshop page for more information.
Fatherhood Videos
These videos are based on scholarship within the field of counseling and my own personal experiences as a counselor. This is not intended to be advice or a replacement for counseling. However, sometimes just reflecting more on fatherhood, or hearing others talk about it, can help us take new perspectives and feel less alone in this journey.
“…the end product of childraising is not the child, but the parent…
— Frank Pittman
Fatherhood Links…
The Fatherhood Project: Father resources through Harvard Medical and Mass General. This website is full of helpful videos, handouts, and concrete suggestions for fathers.
Dr. Bruce Linton’s Father Forum: Dr. Linton has written several books about fatherhood based on his decades of experience running workshops and groups for fathers. His website links to some of these resources and a number of videos about fatherhood.
Dr. Dan Siegel Resources: Dr. Siegel is a neuropsychiatrist that has written extensively about attachment and parenting strategies. The link is to his resource page that provides handouts for parents— you also might consider picking up one of his books.
Kidsburgh: This is an incredible resource for parents and caregivers in the Pittsburgh region. The link is to the page that shares services and supports for fathers— but they are so much more.
Allegheny County Trying Together: Trying Together is a group that is dedicated to the care and education of children in our communities. They offer many resources and support groups to promote the wellbeing and self-efficacy of parents/caregivers.
Allegheny County Intermediate Unit- Fatherhood Initiative : The Allegheny Intermediate Unit is focused on education in the region, but also provides resources to parents/caregivers. The link takes you to their “Fatherhood Initiative.”