Hey, Ready To Dad Crew!

Thanks for joining us. You could be reading any newsletter in the world, but you are on this journey with Ready To Dad, and your support is greatly appreciated!

We’ve been reaching more people because you shared Ready to Dad with your friends and family!

We’ve all heard the phrase, “I help out when I can.” But family life doesn’t need helpers; it needs partners. Helping suggests the responsibility belongs to someone else, and you’re stepping in when convenient. Partnership means the responsibility is shared from the start.

Consider this: when we step up as true partners, our partners don’t have to micromanage us. They don’t need to hand us a to-do list. We bring initiative. We anticipate needs. We act before things pile up, empowering ourselves and our family dynamics.

Active partnership is about shifting from “What can I do for you?” to “What do we need, and what part of this do I fully own?” That slight shift reshapes how your family runs and how loved and supported your partner feels.

And here’s the payoff: when we act as partners, families move from survival mode to thriving mode. We don’t just ease stress, we create a foundation of respect and teamwork that our kids will carry into their own relationships. This is the optimistic future we can build for our families.

Starting today, don’t wait to be asked. Choose one thing you know needs doing, such as prepping lunches, ordering something, or planning the week’s meals, and take full ownership of it. No reminders. No follow-ups. Just carry it, and feel the sense of accomplishment that comes with it.

That’s what partnership looks like.

Reply directly to this email with your question, or use this quick form to submit anonymously. Whether it’s about family routines, connecting with your kids, or managing stress, I’m here to help!

Let’s tackle parenting together, one question at a time!

Ready To Dad offers coaching services explicitly tailored for dads with young children.

We help you:

We aim to help you feel more fulfilled and confident in your parenting journey.

Please reply to this email to book a free consultation when you're ready to work with me!

If there are specific topics you’d like to see in an upcoming RTD newsletter, reply to this email with your suggestions, and we’ll do our best to include them in future editions.

Did a friend forward this email to you? Subscribe here to ensure you don’t miss future insights and updates.