Fatherhood Lessons
Become the father you were meant to be.
Course Summary
“What makes you a man is not the ability to have a child, it’s the courage to raise one.” President Barak Obama
We all have a father experience, even if that experience was the absence of a father. That experience impacts how you will father your child. As a man, ask yourself these two questions: “What kind of father are you now? What kind of father do you want to be?” You have a voice in this decision.
You may have heard that being a good father means spending time with your child. But what does that entail? Is it enough to be present in the home? Your child will learn everything from you.
Course Description
We will discuss and answer these questions and more in eight 30-minute video lessons.
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Being a Father: Two Questions
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Being a Father: Real Time
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Being a Father: Being a Role Model
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Being a Father: Being a Leader
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Being a Father: Being Consistent
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Being a Father: Loving Discipline
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Being a Father: Practical Discipline
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Being a Father: Respect for Mothers
Consistency is key! This is especially true of fatherhood. Consistency in your actions, love, and teaching throughout your child’s life is the best way to nurture and help them grow into mature, responsible adults.
Embrace the journey of self-improvement, understanding, and considerate parenting. It's time to elevate your role as a father and create a foundation of respect that benefits you and your child.
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Did you know that when dads get involved right from the start, they affect their child’s health for a lifetime? This one-of-a-kind online course will equip you to care for your pregnant partner and learn the basics of infant-toddler health, safety, and welfare.
Course Description
You will gain knowledge and skills through six 1-hour lessons on each of the following topics:
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Dad and the Pregnancy
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Dad and the Delivery
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Dad and the Well Child
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Dad and the Sick Child
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Dad and the Injured Child
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Dad and the Safe Child
DOCTOR DAD® is packed with information that has immediate practical applications for new dads like you. In these lessons, you will learn how to care for a pregnant partner, calm a crying baby, the importance of skin-to-skin contact, child nutrition, how to take a temperature, and gun safety. Not only will you walk through the practical hands-on skills of being a dad, but you will also investigate topics like compassion, suffering, anger, and patience through a brief personal reflection at the end of each step.
Experienced dads and medical professionals created each key training module for dads like you. The practical skills you acquire will positively influence the life of your child and partner, equipping you to embrace fatherhood with confidence.
You are the best man for this job!
Want to hear from one of our dad's? Watch this video to learn about Drew's experience in our fatherhood program!
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Can I walk in or do I need to make an appointment?We highly recommend that you schedule an appointment to make sure that we are available to meet with you in a timely manner. We accept walk-ins too.
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How do I know if I am pregnant?The easiest way to determine if you are pregnant is to take a free pregnancy test at our clinic. Just because your period is late doesn’t always mean you are pregnant. Stress, hormonal changes, weight gain or loss are all possible reasons for a change in your menstrual cycle. We recommend you wait until the week after your period should have started. Learn more about our free pregnancy tests here.
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How accurate is the pregnancy test?Our tests are laboratory rated and 99% accurate. Urine-based pregnancy tests detect the hCG hormone in a pregnant woman’s system. Since the production of hCG can vary greatly from woman to woman, sometimes as much as 20 fold, time periods when a “positive” test occurs can also vary. Our pregnancy tests can often detect some women’s hCG level as early as 7 days after conception (21-24 days after the first day of your last period), although some women’s hCG level is not detectable until at least one week after a missed period.
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When should I get an ultrasound?An ultrasound is the next step following a positive pregnancy test. It will give you vital information such as how far along you are, if your pregnancy is viable, and if implantation has occurred inside the uterus.
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Can I have a retest if my test is negative and my period still doesn’t start?Yes, you may be scheduled for another test. The hCG hormone concentration doubles approximately every 2.2 days during the first 3 months of pregnancy.
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If I'm a minor, do my parents need to know about my appointment?No. Pregnancy-related services are considered confidential even for minors (with the exception of abortion because parental consent may be required.) You are protected by HIPAA and other privacy laws. However, we do encourage you to involve your parents if you are pregnant.
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What do I need to bring to receive services?A driver’s license or photo identification card is required to receive services.
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How much do your services cost?All of our services are provided at no cost to our clients.
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Do you provide or refer for abortions? Do I have to make a decision right away?We do not provide or refer for abortion services. We believe women deserve to get information from a place that does not financially benefit from your decision and talk through their options in a pressure-free environment.
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Do you provide contraceptives?We believe your doctor is best positioned to talk with you about contraceptive needs. We do not provide contraceptives or contraceptive services.
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How are you funded?We are funded by the generous support of individuals, organizations and grants. We receive no state or federal funding.
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Can I get birth control or the morning after pill at Cascade Women's Health?We don't provide or refer for contraceptives (birth control) or the morning after pill. If you have questions or concerns regarding these medications, please contact your medical provider.