Course Content
Section 1 – Welcome to Fathering Foundations
Help dads feel comfortable, understand what the course covers, and recognize that they are not alone in their challenges.
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Section 3 – Navigating the New World of Single Parenthood
Total Time: ~1.5 Hours
Objective:
Help fathers understand the realities of single parenthood and provide actionable strategies to navigate challenges while building a secure, nurturing environment for their children.
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Section 4: Being the Best Dad for Your Kids
Objective:
Empower fathers to step into their role as the best version of themselves for their kids by providing actionable strategies, mindset shifts, and practical activities. This section focuses on emotional presence, positive communication, self-improvement, and long-term vision for their fatherhood journey.
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Section 5: Co-Parenting with Your Ex
Objective:
Equip dads with practical strategies to navigate co-parenting with their ex in a way that minimizes conflict and prioritizes the well-being of their children. This section focuses on effective communication, setting boundaries, and creating a healthy co-parenting environment, with an emphasis on the benefits for both dads and kids.
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Section 6: What to Expect for Your Future
Objective:
Prepare dads for the emotional, financial, and personal changes they can expect as they navigate life after separation or divorce. This section focuses on personal growth, setting long-term goals, and embracing the future with optimism and confidence. The aim is to empower dads to see their challenges as opportunities to become stronger, healthier, and more engaged fathers.
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Fatherhood 1
About Lesson

Key Message:
Your relationship with your ex may be over, but your parenting partnership is not. The goal is to provide a stable, loving environment for your kids, regardless of the personal dynamics between you and your ex.

Discussion Points:

  • Co-Parenting Is for the Kids:
    • Co-parenting isn’t about fixing your relationship with your ex.
    • It’s about showing your kids that they are more important than any conflict.
  • Your Child’s Well-Being Is the Priority:
    • Kids who experience healthy co-parenting are more likely to succeed academically, emotionally, and socially.

Video Prompt:

Title: “Why Co-Parenting Matters”
Length: ~6–7 minutes
Script Example:
“You may not like your ex, and that’s okay. You don’t have to be best friends. But you do need to show up for your kids—and that means working with their other parent in a way that keeps the focus on them.”

 

Action Steps:

  1. Reflection Exercise:
    • Write down three ways that healthy co-parenting could benefit your child.
    • Example:
      • “They feel loved by both parents.”
      • “They avoid the emotional damage of conflict.”
      • “They learn how to manage relationships respectfully.”
  1. Mindset Shift Activity:
    • Write a list of “kid-first” phrases you can use when interacting with your ex.
    • Example:
      • “What’s best for [Child’s Name]?”
      • “How can we make this easier for the kids?”