Busting fatherhood myths, our trip to the state capital, and having fun at Strong Schools

How involved fathers benefit their kids, Mom and the whole family

NEWSLETTER Busting Fatherhood Myths February 1, 2024 GROWING GOOD DADS Busting the Myths of Fatherhood Plus 7 Action Steps for "Dadding Better" You've probably heard dangerous myths about fatherhood told and retold over and over. "Fathers lack the instincts to properly care for their babies." "Dads simply aren't as empathetic as moms." "Dad is the less competent parent." Justin Coulson, PhD, is sick of fathers and father-figures being under-valued. The founder of the Australian nonprofit Happy Families says involved fathers are hugely beneficial to kids, moms and entire families. This week on the Growing Good Dads blog, Dr. Coulson busts 5 common fatherhood myths and substitutes them with 5 powerful facts about dads. "Being involved matters. Having a positive father-child relationship matters. Taking an interest in your child’s activities matters. Spending time with the kids matters." Continue Reading PODCAST E519 Cultivating Friendships, Resilience and Being Supportive for Dads-to-be With Dr. Shelby Smith, physician, husband and dad This week on the Good Dads podcast, we welcome back Dr. Smith, a local family care physician at Equality Healthcare. Dr. Smith shares his wisdom on supporting your pregnant partner, breaking the stigma on male post-partum depression, and practicing grace and understanding between Mom and Dad. Listen Now Good Dads Visits Missouri Capitol Good Dads and friends visited the state capitol on Tuesday! Three teams representing different Missouri regions met with three dozen legislators to discuss how Good Dads can make an even bigger difference for dads throughout the state. Good Dads in the News Executive Director Dr. Jennifer Baker spoke with Ky3's Paul Adler for this informative segment on fathers bonding with newborns. "Early bonding makes it so much easier for a dad to do things later on with a child because he feels connected to the child, and the child feels connected to him." See the Story on KY3 News Wanna Play Catch…Again? Guest Column in the Springfield Daily Citizen Ethan Bryan, "Mr. Catch 365," has challenged himself to play catch every day in 2024 to spread awareness about the importance of play, fatherhood and mental health. "Playing catch is an exercise that develops trust, teaches empathy, encourages curiosity, opens lines of communication, and keeps us grounded in the present ... I want to encourage dads across the country to consistently spend time with their children playing catch." Read More Now Hiring Good Dads is seeking a part-time Communications Assistant! Qualified applicants can apply on LinkedIn at the link below. Apply Today STRONG SCHOOLS Awesome turnout at Bissett and Orchard Hills Elementary Schools! Bissett Elementary Building character, making memories and eating a yummy donut are some of our favorite ways to start the morning! Bissett students and their parents worked together to write and illustrate their own books last week. That's a win-win for exercising creativity and bonding! Orchard Hills Elementary This week at Orchard Hills, ~150 dads and kids engaged in some friendly competition as they raced to land 5 successful water bottle flips. These dads know how important it is for their students to have parents involved in their educations. Way to go, Orchard Hills dads! WANTED! Learn more about Good Dads Strong Schools in the video above. Learn More Contact For Info Captains for the Good Dads Strong Schools Program Good Dads Strong Schools is a once a month breakfast event for Dads and their kids at their children's elementary school. Events last 30 to 40 minutes. As a Good Dads Strong Schools Captain, you will lead a character building activity developed by Good Dads. Grab a friend to assist you! For more information email Jim Millsap at jim@gooddads.com or call the Good Dads office at 417-501-8867 and ask for Jim or Rhonda. DAD JOKES What's the difference between a vegetarian and a software engineer? One is disgusted by a rack of lamb, and the other by a lack of RAM. Boss: How is is that you only get sick on weekdays? Me: It must be my weekend immune system! TRIVIA Last week, we quizzed you with this true or false trivia: When a woman is pregnant, she is eating for two and therefore needs twice as many calories. That's False! In reality, most expectant mothers require only about 300 extra calories a day to support a healthy pregnancy. POLL This week in the Growing Good Dads blog, Dr. Coulson gives 7 pieces of advice for dads to be uniquely helpful in raising kids. As a dad, what part of parenting is hardest for you? Taking time off work to be a dad Being present with my kids Sharing parenting responsibilities equally Playing with my kids Reading with my kids Talking with my kids Disciplining my kids We will share the results in next week's newsletter! — Special Thanks to Our Business Partners — – G O O D D A D S . C O M – 205 W. Walnut, Suite 10 Springfield, MO 65806 417.501.8867 • info@gooddads.com Did someone forward this? If you'd like to join the thousands of awesome people who read this newsletter, you can subscribe here. Homepage Partners About Us Directions

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