Support mom, baby, and your new family’s future.

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The first three years will determine their lifelong health and well-being— and your role is essential.

In three online sessions you will learn proven tactics to build confidence, baby-proof your relationship, and nurture your child’s mental wealth.

✓ Understand Mental Development

✓ “Babyproof” your relationship

✓ Connect with other dads

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Three sessions to step into fatherhood with confidence

Session I: The Playbook

• The fundamentals of mental development
• The vital role dads play in early learning
• “Babyproofing” your relationship (includes take-home exercises)

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Session II: The Successful Child

• Helping your child develop confidence and people skills
• Tips for managing predictable challenges
• Becoming the dad you want to be

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Session III: Daduation

(when baby is approx. 4 months; (free upon completion of Sessions 1 & 2)
• Reconnect with the guys in your group
• Introduce your baby to your Team of Dads
• Get answers to all of your new questions

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"On a woman's journey, a supportive, engaged partner is absolutely the best medicine."

Nataly Petrovic, Director of UCLA Maternal Outpatient Mental Health Services (MOMS) Clinic
"I truly believe the world would be a better place if every new dad did StrongStart"

Nicole P.
"StrongStart was an incredible resource during pregnancy and after."

Daniel E.

Why Smart Dads Choose StrongStart™

Build your child’s mental wealth during the critical first three years

Understand the vital role you play in their mental development and lay the groundwork for the thinking, feeling, and people skills that will make your child successful in school, at work, and in relationships.

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Join the brotherhood of fatherhood

Connect with a cohort of other new dads to share insights, challenges and triumphs. Research shows prenatal paternal preparation benefits babies, dads, and their partners.

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Become a stabilizing presence

Don’t wing it or play from behind— learn what’s coming, stay in command, and model a sense of confidence and calm that will shape your child’s mental health for the rest of their life.

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Babyproof your relationship and steer clear of common conflicts

Your relationship is your child’s environment. Learn to steer clear of common issues and model healthy behavior even when things get tough.

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Your StrongStart™ Instructor

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Founder & Executive Director of Early Engagement
With decades of experience in respect-based parenting, Ben is passionate about arming new dads with tools to navigate the transition to fatherhood. His passion for teaching stems from the belief that confident dads and healthy relationships help nurture confident and healthy children.