Helping dads get the most out of fatherhood so they can give their best to their families
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CONNECT
meaningfully with those best equipped to understand and support you as a father - other dads on the same journey
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LEARN
how to deftly navigate the complexity and uncertainty inherent to parenting, so you can show up at your best with your family
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LEAD
with authenticity, purpose, and grace: in your family, in your work, and in your community
Something’s Been Missing for Dads
Fatherhood is the most important, most challenging, and most rewarding role most of us will take on in life but there is very little support out there specifically for dads, and what does exist falls far short of our needs:
Books and podcasts can't address the complex, ever-changing, and personal nature of being a dad
Social groups lack the depth and learning that pushes us to grow as dads and leaders of our families
Almost all of it harbors someone else's idea of what you need to do to be a "good dad"
We need something more responsive, more intentional, more readily applicable to our individual situations. Hell, we need something more fun!
What We Offer
We bring together small groups of dads for a mix of good times and discovery + growth - because fatherhood throws a whole lot at you and you need both moments of levity and deep inspiration to sustain you through it all and keep your edges sharp.
In-person events give you the chance to explore something new and challenging with your kid and build memories together, or to bond with other dads and just get some relief from the everyday melee.
Our professionally guided online groups cultivate intentional spaces where dads can unwind and be themselves while exploring some of the most important issues related to fatherhood using top tools from peak performance and leadership, so that we can gain insight and clarity on how to do the dad thing and show up as our best selves with our families.
Join us to invest in your most important job and make an impact for generations to come.
What Fatherhood Circle Dads Say
“Joining The Fatherhood Circle was honestly the best thing that I did for myself in terms of study or self-help in service of my child and my family; it allowed me to share my wins and losses navigating being a first-time parent in a safe and bolstering environment centered on positive masculinity, community, and personal growth.” - Skyler, dad of 4-month old
"It's beautiful to be a part of a group of men trying to become the best version of a father they can. Drew and the men I've met in this group are striving to grow their comfort levels and capabilities physically, mentally, and emotionally. The world needs to revisit and nurture more communities like this. Honest, wholehearted and authentic." - Colin, expectant dad (now has a kid!)
"I joined the Fatherhood Circle after our second son was born. It turns out there are no economies of scale in parenting. It has been great to share the ups (and downs) of the journey with other Fathers who are going through (or have gone through) similar experiences. That, and, Dad jokes come in an endless supply, so two thumbs up for that.” - Tom, dad of a 3-year old and 3-month old
Upcoming Groups/Events
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Paternity Leave Group
In-Person :: Starting Mid-April
Start your relationship with your baby on the right foot, with a group that provides the tools and guidance to make the most of this precious (sometimes boring) time.
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Fathers of the Future
Online :: Starting in April
Investing in your most important job using top research and tools from leadership, personal development and culture architecture.
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Outdoor Adventures
In-Person :: Weekends Monthly
Share a unique experience with one of your kids and a community of awesome dads as you learn primitive skills and build life long memories.
Saturday Saunter
Once a month we lead a walk in the woods for dads and their kids starting from the Juniper Trailhead in Rock Creek Park; offering an opportunity to connect with our larger community, decompress in nature, and simply have a nice time with your kids while modeling a deeply rooted way of being a dad. Any dad is welcome to join, with or without kids in tow. It’s totally free and open but registering at the link below is helpful in case we need to coordinate any last minute details or weather-related changes.
Next one: Saturday April 20 @ 10am
How It Works
Find the event or group that works for you
Show up! On time and open to what will emerge when you dig into what you really want from fatherhood
Start feeling more present and connected to your role as a father and with your family
FAQs
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We welcome anyone who identifies as a father at any stage of the journey (from expecting to having adult children) and there are no requirements for preparation or participation other than showing up with an open mind and committment to growing and supporting other dads.
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No, our facilitators are not trained therapists and we do not provide therapy, however many participants have found participating in our groups to have therapeutic effects. Our community also has many resources to connect you to different modalities of therapy, should you want additional support.
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We offer both online and in-person groups, and have found both effective for generating deep and insightful conversations, connection, and learning, so pick whichever format fits your situation. In-person groups meet in the DC-MD-VA area; online groups welcome dads from any location.
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Only you can answer that question but if you are asking yourself “how” we can assure you that the benefits of giving yourself even just a bit of intentional “me time” and connection with your peers are immeasurable.
We’ve seen it over and over again. You know how important it is to be the dad you want to be - invest in making sure you show up that way with your family.
