The early part of a relationship is about establishing trust and a shared future. Talking is a great way to start.
Communication as a foundation for relationships. Plus, a first dive into "Progressions".
First in the series on fatherly stress management. New kids bring new stressors. Let's use this to build a stronger us.
Babies have visual preferences - learn more about how to find what your baby likes.
Foundations of movement during development.
Our senses go beyond the "five senses" most of us were taught. Let's update that - and build on how we can engage the ears and further engage the eyes of baby.
Start your odor building adventure - using the smells of the world to build sensory connections.
This is progression in communications. Learn about infant directed speech, an interaction style known as “serve and return”, and highlights on father-child reading
A progression on the WHY of movement routines and how to build movement habits.
A quick reflection on the journey so far. A highlight on Communications, Senses, Movement, Fatherly Stress, and a few Foundation Concepts.
A deep dive into how facial expression shape human connections - and also a building block of bias as well as empathy.
This is a vision progression that covers new ways to engage the eyes and how focus and attention help with brain development.
As baby starts reaching and grasping - explore the fertile ground for developing "Dad as Coach" skills.
More tools for the movement toolbox + some insights into the science of human movement.
FD15 touches on how modern tech habits dance with fatherhood. Also - a look at the power of asking WHY.
The transition from Dude to Dad involves a lot of change. Here are some ways to build mindsets along the journey.
Supported sitting, grasping and reaching, unlocking creative mode - and an intro to DAD MOVES.
Information in Motion | "Sign Language" and Gestures
Recap Time | Reinforcing Foundations
Exploring a few more practical approaches for stressors. Introduction of the resilience framework.
A progression on sitting, some new moves in the rolling department, and Dad Moves #2 (not a poop joke).
Dig in to how the words we expose kids to shapes their world view and identity.
Add to the Dad Art Gallery with some Dad preferred imagery to spark some dad-kid bonding time with the burgeoning art critic.
How to navigate the dirt bugs on the ground (germs), the gut bugs in the belly (probiotics), the slimy drippy ones in the nose (boogers), and the ones doctors often prescribe (antibiotics)
Exploring more complex movements + Dad Moves #3
Insights into Sounds, Speech, and Language - and what you can do to "support the babble".
The Language Pathway is here. Learn some strategies to support language development while using communication to continuing building that bond, connection, and relationship.
Surprising details on oral-motor development and how the mouth develops.
Coordinated Challenges | Dad Moves #4
The Journey so Far.
Audio Sense - Navigating the New Music Landscape
Building Range in those Baby Moves!
The Biology of Resilience
The science of emotion, temperament, and the tools to build a stronger emotion vocabulary.
A look into those finer, smaller, more precise motor skills.
The science of identity.
More on mouth care. How to find less pain in the tooth care (brushing and flossing).
Insights into baby hands, sitting, transitions, time on all fours, and going vertical.
Routines help support healthy minds. A look at how routines impact family life - from order to chaos and rigidity to flexibility - and what you can do.
The journey thus far (recap of last 10 lessons).
How mental models shape our identity, behaviors, and goals. Also a bit of dopamine brain science.
Navigating "modern play" in a tech enabled world - some thoughts.
Baby hands and DIY play.
The one about resilience.
The science of the social brain: how and when the people and kids around our kids shape them.
Making the most out of early book time
Switching to Explore Mode. New insights on exploration, supported walking, and foot development.
Unpacking the classic advice soundbite of “kids just need love".
A deep dive into how our sense of self develops and how dad can help them build a mind of their own.
A view of the big picture - to carry you forward.