Each year, our conference program opens with a brief letter about a theme that inspires much of the programming. In 2019, that theme was “The Comfort of Discomfort,” in order to recognize the modern stresses … Read More
Add Your Name to the Paternity Leave Pledge!
When Dove Men+Care joined us for their seventh year as Title Sponsor at Dad 2.019 last February, they threw their weight behind one of the most important potential benefits for new fathers: federal legislation that … Read More
Support Our Scholarship Fund With Fodada Merch!
At Dad 2.019, you saw a several of our attendees sporting some stylish shirts, hoodies, and hats designed by our longtime friends at Fodada. We’re big fans of their work, and not just because their … Read More
Dolby’s Dimension headphones are amazingly dynamic, and discounted for Father’s Day!
If you attended Dad 2.019 in San Antonio, you probably saw several of us debonair dad types (such as The Captain and The Papa and The Lunchboxer) modeling Dolby’s dazzling new Dimension headphones, which are … Read More
Fatherhood on Friday: Make Time For Screen Time
When it comes to kids and screen time, we’ve certainly highlighted many hot takes from experts on all sides of this spirited debate. The latest piece that caught our eye this week is from Jordan … Read More
On World Meningitis Day, a Dad Hopes His Son’s Tragic Story Can Save Lives
For the second year in a row, we were honored to welcome GSK to the 2019 Dad 2.0 Summit as a Presenting Sponsor to discuss the importance of vaccinations and the prevention of disease. On World Meningitis Day, we are humbled to share the story of Greg Williams, who lost his son Nico to meningitis.
Fatherhood on Friday: Behind The Buckets
March Madness has plenty of drama, measured in buzzer beaters and busted brackets. But every year, the backdrop of basketball conjures its share of compelling stories about fathers and sons, victory and vindication, legacy and … Read More
Fatherhood on Friday: Mx and Match
One of the Dad 2.0 Summit’s reasons for being is to show that the stories of fatherhood are marvelous and multifarious. To that end, we want the people who live those stories to feel welcome enough … Read More
Dad 2.019: T’s Twins, Armcherries, and Words of Wizdom
A week ago, we were all settling into the Dove Men+Care Ballroom to hear a conversation about fatherhood between Dr. Wizdom Powell, a professor specializing in male health research, and fitness entrepreneur Shaun T, who … Read More
Our Dad 2.019 Theme: The Comfort of Discomfort
Each year, we begin our conference program with an introduction to a theme that underpins much of the weekend’s programming. This is our letter from Dad 2.019, where many of our discussions centered around struggles … Read More