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:
Managing your finances is part of providing stability for your child.

Discussion Points:

  • Creating a basic budget to cover your child’s needs.
  • Understanding child support responsibilities.
  • Building an emergency fund to handle unexpected expenses.

Video Prompt:

Title: “Financial Tips for Single Dads”
Length: ~5–6 minutes
Script Example:
“Money might be tight, but with a little planning, you can make it work. The goal is to provide stability for your child—because what they need most is to know you’ve got their back.”

 

Action Steps:

  1. Budget Worksheet:
    • Create a simple budget, listing income, expenses, and savings goals.
  1. Financial Goal Setting:
    • Write down one short-term financial goal and one long-term goal.
    • Example:
      • Short-term: Save $500 for emergencies.
      • Long-term: Start a college fund.