Padre Cadre Connects Dads!

Padre Cadre Connects Dads!

Welcome to the “just for dads” social network dedicated to connecting fathers both online and in the real world.

Join now to connect with the people and resources that can help you make the most of your fatherhood experience!

WELCOME TO OUR BETA RELEASE!

Please dive in and use the feedback form at the bottom of every page to let us know where we can improve - and what you like, too!

Warmly, the Padre Cadre team

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Register Now and connect with dads who share your nerdy, odd-ball or perfectly normal interests and who have some of the same thoughts, questions and concerns about fatherhood.

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Dads Connect

Optimal fatherhood can't happen without social connection. That's what Padre Cadre is all about. Members are able to view which members live nearby to facilitate in-person meet ups!

Find other dads right here online and in your neighborhood.

Member Forums

Our forums are for our Padre Cadre members only, and we want you in on the conversation! Current forum topics include:

  • Fatherhood 2.0 - Redefining what fatherhood is for our era
  • Popular Culture Padres - Representations of fathers in the Media
  • Prepare! What can dads do to prepare for baby's arrival?
  • ....and more!

Padre Blog

Let Padre Cadre keep you current on the latest shenanigans in the world of fatherhood!

Upcoming Features in Development

We're hard at work here at Padre Cadre labs to get you dads even more connected. Here's a hint at what's to come!

Mentor Dads

Team up with an experienced dad!

A program connecting more experienced dads who are interested in serving as mentors with new dads who are looking for someone to chat with about the questions and challenges that arise in new fatherhood.

COMING SOON!

PadrePedia

A wiki for dads! Managed by Padre Cadre members; this wiki is home to valuable FAQs, resources and insights.
Check out our dad-curated knowledge base covering the nuts ‘n bolts of fatherhood.

COMING SOON!

Recent Posts

Many companies are now offering father’s paternity leave…but will they take it?

By Tyler | August 2, 2018

Original post can be found here from WSJ. Companies that are allowing men to take paternity leave are experiencing an interesting paradox — they are struggling to get new fathers to take it. A recent study found that 1 in 3 men would be hesitant to take paternity leave in fear that it would jeopardize […]

Fatherhood prep: Begin fostering important attributes now!

By Tyler | May 30, 2018

The National Center for Fathering (NCF) offers a list of attributes that are helpful for fathers to thrive. Begin fostering these skills during pregnancy alongside the growth occurring for your partner and the baby. Skills such as: kindness, patience, awareness, attention to detail, being able to see what needs to be done, humor, delight, and clarity are […]

Dads share what they wish they would’ve known

By Tyler | May 23, 2018

Nearly 2-dozen men reflect on their experience as a dad with BabyCentre.com, and discuss things they wish they would have known ahead of time about becoming a dad. The following is a list of questions that they wish they would have known the answer to ahead of time: What’s the best way to help during […]

Important How-to’s for Fathers

By Tyler | May 23, 2018

Fatherhood can be challenging for first time fathers. However, there is great information out there to help you develop your daddio skills. The following is a list of skills from parents.com that other fathers have discussed with them as being important to raising a child. How much your child should drink in the first weeks. […]

When Unexpected Emotions Hit

By Padre Cadre | March 15, 2018

  Everyone is going through something Quietly, Kevin Love penned a letter to The Players Tribune, and opened up about his mental health struggles related to anxiety and panic. “I had a panic attack. It came out of nowhere. I’d never had one before. I didn’t even know if they were real. But it was […]

Why Are Dads More Stressed Than Mom After Bringing Premature Babies Home?

By Padre Cadre | March 12, 2018

“Mothers process the situation long before fathers do, which may account for their being able to adjust faster—As soon as a woman gets pregnant, she begins to plan for her baby, while many men might not do as much until the baby is born.” Research at Northwestern in Chicago IL found that fathers’ stress levels […]

Having a Baby Can Change Your Perception of Masculinity

By Padre Cadre | March 12, 2018

  What my newborn son taught me about masculinity Actor Justin Baldoni and his wife, Emily, recently had their second child. Though he already had a 2-year old daughter, Maiya, this pregnancy seemed to bring up an emotion for him that he didn’t really feel during his wife’s first pregnancy—terror. “As men, we aren’t supposed […]

Online Parenting Classes for Dads and Dads-to-Be – They're Cooler Than You Think

By Padre Cadre | March 12, 2018

  Online parenting classes for dads and fathers-to-be Babies don’t come with a manual—an adage that has been echoed for generations. However, though it is technically true, it’s really just a semantic distinction. The fact is that someone, and probably a lot of someone’s, are going to give you a manual of sorts—their opinions on […]

So, Your Kid Wants an Allowance? Top Do's and Don'ts

By Padre Cadre | November 2, 2017

There are better ways to teach kids to have sound economic judgement beyond simply giving them some cash for taking out the trash and moving the lawn. In fact, though it may sound odd, letting kids sit in on real-world financial discussions as parents can better prepare them for prudent fiscal futures. Professionals specializing in […]