What People Are Saying

When Duct Tape Won't Work™ is the recipient of Disney's iParenting Media Award and also has the Mr. Dad Seal of Approval! 

Organizations across the country are using this innovative resource to successfully increase fathers' health literacy and connect fathers and families.  Check out their stories below.

Plus, independent evaluations have shown that Doctor Dad,™ the curriculum-based version of the CD-ROM, successfully increases new fathers' knowledge and confidence.  View the research. 

Success Stories

“When Duct Tape Won't Work gives those dads with a lower level of education the opportunity to take the materials home and view them without embarrassment."
Megan Shetterly, facilitator
Berwick Hospital Center (Berwick, PA)

What iParenting Media Award Reviews had to say about When Duct Tape Won't Work™:

This comprehensive CD-ROM program informs dads on the issues surrounding his child’s safety and care from the very beginning.  Starting with what to expect from Mom during pregnancy, When Duct Tape Won't Work™ prepares Dad for the delivery room, gives him tips for child-proofing the home, and provides him with up to date information that will help him effectively care for his young child’s needs. "

"This software contains good safety and practical baby-raising information for dads...especially new dads."

"The product took a humorous approach to educating fathers...about how to prepare and care for infants and toddlers. The program is full of practical information for anything from helping get through the birthing process, childproofing your home, basic first aid and establishing a positive relationship with your child. I appreciated the vast amount of reference information on the CD..."

"I found this to be a very informative product targeting new or expectant fathers. So often, the dads are forgotten in the beginning of this new family experience and this was refreshing to specifically focus on them for a change. Even now, my husband at times feels inadequate in his knowledge of child care after several years and multiple children. This tool gives dads an easily accessible knowledge base for basic information on the health and safety of very young children. I also found the child development information to be a feature that my husband was interested in...It was a simple reference guide that he can refer to and help him be more insightful on their behaviors...This would be a great addition to a family center library or teen parenting program, where it could be accessed and checked out by many families."

Evaluation & Research

Independent research shows that Doctor Dad™, the curriculum-based version of When Duct Tape Won't Work™:

• Increases new fathers’ knowledge of child health and safety
• Improves new fathers’ confidence in their ability to perform basic parenting skills.

View the research:

Doctor Dad™ Pre/Post Evaluation Data (July 17, 2006)
This report is a non-experimental, pre/post evaluation of the Doctor Dad™ workshop conducted by Baylor University’s Center of Family and Community Ministries and administered by The Central Texas Fatherhood Initiative (CTFI). 

Doctor Dad™ Pilot Test (Spring, 2004)
This report is a summary of a formative-evaluation study on the Doctor Dad™ workshop conducted by the Center for Social Work Research at the University of Texas at Austin. The formative evaluation was part of a pilot test to assess the effectiveness and impact of Doctor Dad™.

Doctor Dad™ Program Logic Model
This logic model clearly describes how the Doctor Dad™ Program addresses the problem of father absence, as well as the expected activities, outputs, and outcomes of this program. Funders often request logic models. For more information on logic models, visit the W.K. Kellogg Foundation

Download the Doctor Dad™ Workshop Evaluation Tools