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Doctor Dad™ is also available in a self-paced, interactive version as When Duct Tape Won't Work™!

Dad may know how to fix his kids’ toys, but does he know how to fix their scrapes and boo-boos?

That’s why there's Doctor Dad™!  Created by healthcare professionals, this program for new dads teaches fathers the basics of child health and safety, increasing their knowledge and confidence while strengthening their parenting skills – so dad can help fix scrapes and boo-boos and get involved right from the start.

This program uses an interactive workshop format that gets dad involved in engaging hands-on activities – like using a thermometer, dosing medicine, and using a bulb syringe – that teaches him how to take care of his little ones! 

What Topics Does It Cover?
Doctor Dad™ is organized into four, 2 hour sections: the Well Child, the Sick Child, the Safe Child, and the Injured Child, with relevant information and skills in each section. 

Topics Include:

 

Is it easy to use?
Yes! With quality implementation, evaluation, and marketing tools, it’s easy to market and facilitate Doctor Dad™ and monitor the program’s effectiveness!  Our experienced staff can train you on how to successfully facilitate your program, plus, once you’ve purchased the curriculum, we provide you with ongoing technical assistance (like our quarterly Doctor Dad Housecall™) to help you be as effective as possible. Plus, it's four section format means you can customize Doctor Dad™ to meet your needs.

Doctor Dad™ includes an activities manual, facilitator's guide, handbooks the dads can keep, and marketing posters and postcards, and a CD-ROM with power point and evaluation tools.      

Does it Work?
Independent research shows that after the program, new dads were more confident and more knowledgeable. View the research

Why Should I Use Doctor Dad™?
Men will shy away from getting involved if they don’t know what to do or how to do it.  Doctor Dad™ not only gives fathers knowledge, it gives men confidence to get involved right from the start! 

Plus, Doctor Dad™ is flexible, and can be adapted to fit your organization’s needs.  And no other curriculum includes so many valuable resources to help you get the word out about your classes and show your funders and stakeholders that you are making a difference! 

And – for healthcare employees, the Doctor Dad™ training is approved by the International Childbirth Education Association (ICEA) for six contact hours!

Give Dad the information he needs to become Doctor Dad™!
Download our Doctor Dad™ Overview