In the first days of life, some dads find it challenging to connect with their babies. And let’s be honest: Newborns don’t do much! They sleep, eat, cry, poop—and the cycle continues.
If you struggle to connect with your new son or daughter, you are not alone. Fatherly instincts don’t always come naturally, and that doesn’t make you a bad dad.
My Baby Contracted RSV – A Parent's Nightmare (with a Happy Ending)
With New Dad Tim Lewis
This week we're happy to welcome Tim Lewis to the studio, a first-time dad to a four-month-old. Join us as Tim shares the scary story of when baby Ophelia got sick with RSV around the end of last year.
After initially going to Mercy in Springfield, doctors later needed to airlift Ophelia to an ER in Kansas City. Thankfully, Ophelia has been able to make a full recovery.
"I wasn't afraid for her life. I really felt she would be okay—but when the flight nurses came in and basically strapped my 13-pound child to a gurney-looking thing and took her away ... Which, my wife was with her, but, you know, it was just terrifying."
Join us for the upcoming Captain Breakfast on Thursday, March 7! The Strong Schools team will discuss how the year's course content has progressed and share strategies for running the program smoothly for the remainder of the semester. Captains and others interested in helping with the Good Dads Strong Schools are encouraged to attend.
Congratulations to our newest group of dads to complete the Good Dads 2.0 class! These three men completed the 16-week class on fatherhood skills, conflict resolution, communication, leadership, and more.
We are grateful to the New Beginning Sanctuary at Simmering Center in Branson for hosting Good Dads classes and for recognizing the importance of engaged fatherhood. Way to go, dads!
GOOD DADS AS A WORKPLACE BENEFIT
Missouri manufacturing companies value their dad employees! Thank you to the MO Association of Manufacturers for having us at their trade show and conference in Branson on Tuesday.
Founder/Director Dr. Jennifer Baker spoke on an inspiring and informative panel on the topic of "Getting Creative with Your Culture." It was a pleasure to share what Good Dads can do as an HR benefit for the workplace!
Find out more about how engaged fathers make for engaged employees by clicking the button below.
Have you ever indulged in the art and sport of water bottle flipping? It's not as easy as it looks, but it's great fun! We had a fun-filled water bottle flipping competition at Bissett Elementary this week with Good Dads Strong Schools!
This month's lesson is a great opportunity for students to learn about being a good sport while making memories with their parent! Can't wait to see you again next month, Bissett Bobcats!
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