This 5-part class series will teach dads how to use massage and touch to connect with their babies. Dads will learn the benefits of massage, gain parenting confidence, and strengthen communication with their babies. The classes are baby-led, it's okay if babies cry, sleep, eat, or need diaper changes during class. 

Designed for infants aged 0-7 months.

Space is limited. RSVP required: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search

This event has been cancelled.

Book groups are back, and hosted by Dad Fellow Dave. For the Oct 29 session we’ll be reading Tiny Humans, Big Emotions, the first book by local author Alyssa Blask Campbell.

Need to borrow a copy of the book? Stop by The Guild Hall and we can lend one out.

RSVP here:

This 5-part class series will teach dads how to use massage and touch to connect with their babies. Dads will learn the benefits of massage, gain parenting confidence, and strengthen communication with their babies. The classes are baby-led, it's okay if babies cry, sleep, eat, or need diaper changes during class. 

Designed for infants aged 0-7 months.

Space is limited. RSVP required: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search

As Dad Guild seeks to expand our programming, caregivers of older children are invited to this listening session so we are better informed of the needs folks have. As in, what events should we be offering that appeal to ~12year old and their dads?

Event will be hosted by Marlon, who as the father of a 9 year old, also want to hear what kinds of new parenting situations will be coming his way soon.

RSVP https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search

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Zoom Link for Virtual participants
Link: https://zoom.us/j/142812659?pwd=MDRwQXE2MEhiRVVjaE5hUFRYOE91Zz09
Password: 614565

This 5-part class series will teach dads how to use massage and touch to connect with their babies. Dads will learn the benefits of massage, gain parenting confidence, and strengthen communication with their babies. The classes are baby-led, it's okay if babies cry, sleep, eat, or need diaper changes during class. 

Designed for infants aged 0-7 months.

Space is limited. RSVP required: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search

Braiding hair, a skill that many dads have not had the opportunity to learn. Well, now here is your chance! “Hairdos & don’ts” will offer the chance for dads to ask questions, learn, and practice haircare (on mannequins!), guided by local expert stylists. We are offering two sessions since we expect this to be a popular event. 

Spaces are limited to RSVP today! -> https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search

WTF! This three-hour workshop for expecting dads 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. They’ll also get the 20-minute Dad Guild orientation so they all know how they can get involved in Vermont’s largest fatherhood community. 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.

Hybrid event: join us in-person or virtually.

RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search

UPDATE: This date has been confirmed for the The Whole-Brain Child book club to meet.

RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search

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We admit, we dropped the ball a bit on book clubs recently. But now they are back and with a bit more structure. The last Wednesday of the month is now officially “Book Club Night” - where we will welcome groups to meet hybrid-style - in-person at The Guild Hall or join remotely.

So how does it work?

1 - Sign up for book groups online via our Trax RSVP link (scroll to the very bottom for books)

2 - Once a book has 5 RSVPs, we’ll connect you with the other dads who signed up for the same book.

3 - Dads correspond and pick the Book Club Night that works best

4 - That night, come to the Guild Hall (or hop on the meeting link) and discuss.

Need a copy of the book? Dad Guild and lend you one. Swing by The Guild Hall. 

We’ll do our best to share the confirmed books clubs meeting in advance, in case other dads want to join too. Watch the monthly newsletters as well as our Instagram.

RSVP for books here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search

UPDATE: This date has been confirmed for the Good Inside book club to meet.

RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search

UPDATE 2: The Good Inside book club event will be a virtual only event on Zoom - no in-person session.

Zoom meeting info is:
Link: https://zoom.us/j/142812659?pwd=MDRwQXE2MEhiRVVjaE5hUFRYOE91Zz09
Password: 614565

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We admit, we dropped the ball a bit on book clubs recently. But now they are back and with a bit more structure. The last Wednesday of the month is now officially “Book Club Night” - where we will welcome groups to meet hybrid-style - in-person at The Guild Hall or join remotely.

So how does it work?

1 - Sign up for book groups online via our Trax RSVP link (scroll to the very bottom for books)

2 - Once a book has 5 RSVPs, we’ll connect you with the other dads who signed up for the same book.

3 - Dads correspond and pick the Book Club Night that works best

4 - That night, come to the Guild Hall (or hop on the meeting link) and discuss.

Need a copy of the book? Dad Guild and lend you one. Swing by The Guild Hall. 

We’ll do our best to share the confirmed books clubs meeting in advance, in case other dads want to join too. Watch the monthly newsletters as well as our Instagram.

RSVP for books here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search

At T.A.C.O. Night (Teachers Answering Child-related questions Occasionally while eating tacos) we welcome a team of rock star early childhood educators and eat tacos together while having informal conversations about things coming up with our kids/general early education topics. This casual learning environment takes place once a quarter and includes a free taco dinner from Moe’s. [Tacos are not available for those joining virtually.]

Discussion theme for the June 5 session is confirmed: Potty Training

We will discuss potty training writ large, as well as how parents and early educators can best coordinate when a child is in the potty training phase.

RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search

Video gaming has never been more widespread. Sadly, harmful hateful content that can radicalize young viewers has also never been more widespread. Those responsible for radicalization often use gaming spaces to achieve it.

Come join us for an open, interactive conversation on Thursday, May 22nd from 7pm - 9pm moderated by Grant Patterson, owner / operator of the WNFC esports Dojo afterschool program. We’ll discuss what radicalization mechanisms look like, how they target the minds of children, and what we can do as parents to ensure gaming remains a positive activity. Recommended for dads of kids 9+

RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search

UPDATE: This event has been postponed. RSVPs will be contacted about rescheduling

WTF! This three-hour workshop for expecting dads takes place quarterly at The Guild Hall in the Soda Plant in Burlington. 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. They’ll also get the 20-minute Dad Guild orientation so they all know how they can get involved in Vermont’s largest fatherhood community. 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. This quarter’s workshop takes place on Saturday, May 17th from 1pm - 4pm.

RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search

Join us as author Kate Mangino leads a 3-part conversation reflecting on the topics of societal expectations of men, division of labor, domestic roles, what’s working, what isn’t working and much, much more.

UPDATE: This event series is now Virtual only

RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search

Join us as author Kate Mangino leads a 3-part conversation reflecting on the topics of societal expectations of men, division of labor, domestic roles, what’s working, what isn’t working and much, much more.

UPDATE: This event series is now Virtual only.

RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search

Join us as author Kate Mangino leads a 3-part conversation reflecting on the topics of societal expectations of men, division of labor, domestic roles, what’s working, what isn’t working and much, much more.

UPDATE: This event series is now Virtual only

RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search

When your kid is melting down at the end of the day, do you know what’s happening in their brain? In this workshop, we'll learn all about dysregulation and the "window of tolerance," which will help us better understand why our child is expressing big feelings that may show up in a variety of different ways. We'll then reflect on how we can become more attuned to our children's regulatory states and how we can intervene using co-regulation. This workshop is facilitated by Alex Shevrin Venet, education expert and author of the books Equity-Centered Trauma Informed Education and Becoming an Everyday Changemaker.

RSVP here: https://online.traxsolutions.com/dadguild/main#/search