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 child learns more from what you do than what you say. Model the behaviors you want your child to adopt, such as empathyaccountabilityresilience, and self-care.

Discussion Points:

  • Emotional regulation: Show your child how to handle emotions in healthy ways.
  • Apologizing: Teach your child accountability by admitting your mistakes.
  • Healthy habits: Prioritize self-carehealthy communication, and problem-solving.

Video Prompt:

Title: “Lead by Example: Modeling Healthy Behavior”
Length: ~6–8 minutes
Script Example:
“Your child is watching you, whether you realize it or not. They’re learning how to handle anger by watching how you react. They’re learning how to treat people by seeing how you treat others. Be the man you want your child to become.”

 

Action Steps:

  1. Emotional Regulation Practice:
    • The next time you feel frustrated, pause and try box breathing (inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 4, exhale for 4).
    • Talk to your child afterward about what you did to calm down.
  1. Model Accountability:
    • Apologize to your child if you lose your temper or make a mistake.
    • Example: “I’m sorry I yelled earlier. I was feeling stressed, but that’s not your fault.”