Good Dads Resources

Whether you are a man, you love a man or are raising a child to one day become a man, Good Dads has resources for you—for free, always.

Good Dads Blog

Jump into fun and informative stories for and about dads in the Growing Good Dads blog! We strive to bring you a variety of perspectives on 21st century fatherhood as we follow child development milestones from before birth all the way up to young adulthood. Find something new to learn with a unique blog every week.

Dr. Jennifer L. Baker, Good Dads founder and director, stands at the podium on stage at the fundraising dinner, surrounded by camping decorations and an old-fashioned lantern flickering on the screen behind her.

Gallery: Fanning the Flames of Fatherhood at Good Dads’ 10th Anniversary Celebration

All of us at Good Dads are feeling an abundance of gratitude for the outpour of support we witnessed at our celebration on Thursday, Oct.

Two images of children dressed in Halloween costumes; the image on the left is of Maury's children, and the image on the right is of Maury himself in his childhood.

The Harvest You Don’t See

Growing up in the country, Halloween wasn’t spooky season. It was gas-up-the-van-and-hope-you-hit-five-houses season. My brothers and I would pile in, dressed in whatever costume plastic

A map of the continental US, with blue areas indicating states awarded one or more grants from the Administration for Children & Families.

Good Dads Awarded 5-Year Federal ‘Healthy Marriage, Responsible Fatherhood’ Grant

Good Dads learned Tuesday morning that it is among 109 organizations in 38 states to receive grant funding via U.S. Department of Health & Human

Good Dads Make Great Communities

The recipe for a great place to live includes safe neighborhoods, strong schools, healthy relationships and a robust economy. It turns out, encouraging responsible fatherhood fosters all three of those! Dive into our resources for community leaders to discover how you can bring the Good Dads mission to your region. All our Great Communities materials … all in one place.

Join us as we work to disrupt the modern male’s mental health stigma. On the Men and Mental Health blog you’ll find thoughtful, well-researched posts from mental health professionals and trusted resources to equip our readers with what they need to know on a variety of mental health topics: mood disorders, work-related stress, healthy relationships, loneliness, addiction and more.

When you’re a single dad, the child support system can feel confusing and unfair. On our Child Support FAQ page, we dive into the purposes of child support, parental rights and other tips for navigating the child support system.

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Conversation
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Having a conversation with your kids doesn’t have to be daunting. Check out our collection of Conversation Starters to help spark dialog with kids of all ages.

#FunWithDad

Dads tend to bring fun into the equation and are excellent at turning a boring daily routine into a game. Whether it’s an adrenaline-filled game of Backyard Lava or an artistic foray into sidewalk chalk masterpieces, we have no shortage of ideas for #FunWithDad.

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