Move from Patterns to Possibilities: Thoughtful Parenting Redefined

Our Mission

Our goal is to make your transition into the different stages of fatherhood as smooth as possible you can enjoy the many joys for raising a child. We help you get ready for fatherhood by helping you be your best self and best partner.

Our Story

Parenthood is undoubtedly one of life's most significant life events and milestones. The focus of this site is to prepare fathers to bring their best selves to parenthood, creating a lifestyle that supports their well-being and their partner while raising their little human.

We provide information, inspiration, and guidance for dads regardless of their place in their unique journey as a father.

In my family, we work smart and hard to live our best lives. We see family chores as teamwork rather than mom’s or dad’s job. We enjoy learning how to create new recipes for our son, testing new products, and exploring the world as time permits.

When we started our family, we did not know what we needed or what to expect during pregnancy, labor & delivery, infancy, and now toddlerhood. After a cautious pregnancy, managing postpartum, buying baby products, and struggling through different parts of raising a child and having many successes all the way. Together, we vowed to tell everyone the *secrets* that nobody told us — the things that aren't talked about as often as they could be talked about.

Our Focus

Your journey into fatherhood is unique to you. Whether it started with a positive pregnancy test result, an exciting call from the adoption agency, months (or even years) of trying to conceive, or a new relationship,  preparing for a new baby, or developing a child at any stage can be overwhelming, especially for first-time parents. Not many life milestones offer such a range of emotional, financial, spiritual, and physical changes to our lives.

Parenthood is undoubtedly one of life's most significant life events and milestones. The focus of this site is to prepare fathers to bring their best selves to parenthood, creating a lifestyle that supports your well-being and your partner raising your little human with you.

Our primary focus at Ready to Dad is to help smooth out the journey for you by providing you with the resources you need to bring your best self to fatherhood while building a lasting relationship with your children.

Our Values

Where our commitment to connections, joy, and courage isn't just a statement; it's the heartbeat of what I do. I believe in the power of these values to transform your journey, offering not just guidance, but a genuine partnership in the highs and lows of parenthood

  • We are guided by earning secure attachments with our children, based on connection, communication and collaboration

  • We use what brings us joy and peace to move deeper into a relationship of harmony and understanding with our children.

  • We bravely look at our own childhoods and patterns so that we may heal our wounds and move forward with clarity and empathy

FAQs

  • Parent coaches provide parents with guidance in shaping their family dynamics, offering practical skills, strategies, and techniques for effective parenting. Unlike therapists, parent coaching doesn't delve extensively into underlying family issues or delve deeply into the past, focusing more on equipping parents with the tools they need for the present and future.

  • Conscious parenting encourages curiosity over anger, placing a strong emphasis on emotional connection, understanding, and collaboration between parents and children. It prioritizes mindfulness, aiming to maintain emotional regulation and present-moment awareness while establishing boundaries aligned with personal values. By fostering conscious parenting, you create a foundation for improved communication, enhanced parent-child bonds, and a transformation towards greater happiness and well-being for both parents and children, regardless of age.

  • The majority of parents turn to coaching in pursuit of reduced anxiety and a heightened sense of empowerment. They aim to boost their parenting confidence and gain fresh insights into addressing the challenges they encounter. A coach facilitates an exploration of your distinct parenting style and strengths, guiding you on how to maximize their impact. Furthermore, a coach equips you with valuable resources and strategies to navigate your present circumstances, enhance self-care practices, and align with your core values.

  • A coaching partnership committed to aligning your parenting choices with your core values.

    • A secure and non-judgmental environment to openly discuss your strengths and obstacles, accompanied by the guidance and support needed to foster a sense of capability, confidence, and control in your parenting journey

    • Insights and wisdom shared to enhance your comprehension of various developmental stages and typical childhood behaviors.

    • Empathetic support during challenging parenting moments, recognizing the inevitability of such times.

    • A touch of humor! Embracing a sense of humor to make the parenting journey more enjoyable and manageable.

  • As a parent coach, my sessions are exclusively with parents. I believe that you can effectively convey your concerns, enabling us to collaborate productively in addressing them. This dedicated space is designed for you to explore your strengths, define your values, and collectively shape the desired future for your family.

  • I'm delighted to work with any individual in a parenting role who wishes to participate. There is no obligation for the involvement of both or all parents.

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  • I provide the flexibility of both phone and Zoom sessions, allowing you to choose what suits your schedule best and eliminating the need for commuting. It's worth noting that self-selected group sessions may be held in person.

  • One-on-One Coaching: Designed for parents seeking to explore their own parenting style and strengths while addressing their individual parenting challenges.

  • The conventional authoritative parenting style that many of us grew up with often establishes a dynamic of fear between parent and child, leading to immediate obedience and compliance. Unfortunately, this approach can result in a long-term relationship marked by mistrust, emotional distance, and disengagement.

    In contrast, the essence of gentle parenting lies in equipping parents with a toolkit of techniques, skills, and insights to foster genuine connections, cooperation, and trust—while steering clear of the fear-based tactics we may have encountered. This nurturing approach to parenting enables effective communication, mutual understanding, and sustains a lasting sense of closeness and connection with our children.

  • Not at all. Gentle parenting is deeply rooted in establishing boundaries and recognizing natural consequences. Through empowered communication, we express our needs and values within our households, demonstrating the courage to uphold compassionate yet firm limits. This approach doesn't entail punitive measures but instead fosters collaborative problem-solving and encourages the emergence of peaceful and creative solutions.

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