Becoming a Parent
Becoming a Father
Updated July 30th, 2026
Dad Guild Resources
Dad Guild Programming:
New Dad Cohorts: New Dad Cohorts are a monthly meetup for new dads (with children 0-12 months) to connect and share the successes and challenges of the transition into parenthood. Click here to register.
WTF (Welcome to Fatherhood): A three-hour workshop for expecting dads that takes place quarterly. Dads-to-be will get the crash course on all things baby-related, including hearing from a doula from Vermont Doula Company and from a handful of “seasoned” dads about what to expect. Participants will get an instant network of folks in similar positions getting ready to transition into parenthood, and everyone will receive a free copy of the book Baby 411. Click here to register.
Dad Pod:
Dad Pod Episodes 1 and 2: Becoming a Dad Part 1 and 2
In these episodes, Dad Guild talks about the transition into fatherhood, and the joys, stresses, and all the other feels that come along with it. We also discuss competitiveness in parenting, finding connection with our kids, and equity in parental leave, and also hear from two local dad about their personal journeys.
Dad Pod Episode 9: Anticipating Fatherhood
Dan Castrigano is joined by soon-to-be father Seth Olson. Conversation topics include naming the baby, navigating paternity leave at work, and finding the best off-road stroller for disc golf.
External Resources
Books:
Good Inside (A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be) by Dr. Becky Kennedy
The Expectant Father (Facts, Tips, and Advice for Dads-to-Be) by Armin A. Brott and Jennifer Ash
Baby 411 (Your Baby, from Birth to Age 1) by Ari Brown, MD
The Birth Partner (A Complete Guide to Childbirth for Dads, Doulas, and All Other Labor Companions) by Penny Simkin
