Organizations Paving the Way: Creative Uses for The 24:7 Dad: 12 Habits of Confident Fathers

When I started writing The 24:7 Dad: 12 Habits of Confident Fathers, I wasn’t concerned about whether I could write a unique, helpful book.

I was concerned about whether anyone would use it.

Despite my concern, I trusted that the human service organizations National Fatherhood Initiative^® partners with would see the book’s benefits for the dads they serve. I placed even more trust in their ability to integrate the book into their father-inclusive efforts in creative ways.

I’m happy to report that my trust was well-placed. Despite that it’s been only three months since the book’s release, more than 20 “early adopters” have placed it in dads’ hands. Spread across the country, these National Fatherhood Initiative® partners have been largely responsible for the book’s early success. 

How Organizations Are Using The 24:7 Dad

The table below includes select examples.

More Ways to Use the Book with Fathers

In addition to those creative ways, some general ways to use the book include:

• Using it as a self-paced resource for fathers who won’t or can’t participate in a fatherhood or parenting program.
• Mentoring fathers one-on-one or in groups. Assign portions to read between meetings. (Go to confidentfathers.com to download the free Mentoring Guide and Worksheet.)
• Giving it to fathers participating in 24:7 Dad^® or another fatherhood or parenting program.
  • Reinforcing or building on the program’s topics.
  • Assigning portions of it as “homework” between sessions.
  • Using it as a graduation gift for continued learning.
• Giving it to dads attending an event, such as a fatherhood conference/summit, Lunch and Learn, or father-child outing.
• Giving it to mothers as a tool for increasing involvement of their children’s father.
• Giving it to any staff who interact with fathers as a professional development tool.

I’m so glad that my concern about whether anyone would use the book was unfounded. It’s an excellent stand-alone or complementary fathering resource. And here’s the best part…

The publisher is offering deep bulk discounts of 25% or more starting at only five copies! (Their contact information appears at the end of this article.)

Now that some trailblazing National Fatherhood Initiative® partners have shown the way, what are you waiting for? Grab your copies today.