Good Dads Recognized with SPS Partner in Excellence Distinction
May 7, 2026
This week hundreds attended an annual Springfield Public Schools celebration to recognize some of the wonderful individuals and organizations making
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This week hundreds attended an annual Springfield Public Schools celebration to recognize some of the wonderful individuals and organizations making an outsize impact in Missouri’s largest school district. Good Dads was honored to be among the ten organizations recognized as “District Partners in Excellence” for our Good Dads Strong Schools program, a volunteer-run initiative focused […]
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Five years ago, I was faced with what I felt to be an insurmountable task: explain to my two kids that their Mom and I would be splitting up and moving into different houses. I immediately went to the library to find resources to help explain how our family would look and operate, but everything […]
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FULTON, MO – Good Dads Forge, a new program from the statewide nonprofit Good Dads, launched last week with its first cohort in Fulton. Fathers started with dinner on Thursday evening in classroom space generously provided by LifePointe Church for their first evening of the workshop. At the front of the room was class facilitator […]
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“We have trust issues.” “We fight all the time.” “We have trouble communicating.” I’ve heard these phrases countless times over the past three decades of working with couples in therapy. They hint at what’s wrong—but they rarely tell the whole story. These statements are a starting point, but without clarity, they don’t lead very far. […]
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This week on the Good Dads Blog we sat down with one of the newest members of the Good Dads team, Scott Lewis, a former aviation operations specialist and father to a one-year-old daughter. Previously, Scott worked as Product Manager at DMP, Digital Monitoring Products, in Springfield. Now he’s at the helm of Good Dads’ […]
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Perhaps you’ve heard the buzz about Fundamentals for Good Dads, the newest curriculum from Good Dads. This eight-part course is an improved and updated version of what was previously called Fundamentals of Fatherhood. Using what we’ve learned as leaders in the responsible fatherhood space, we took all our favorite parts from the original course (which […]
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Have you ever heard the phrase “men are from Mars, women are from Venus”? Popularized by the 1992 bestselling novel by the same name, it asserts that there is a stark difference, particularly in communication styles, between sexes that it’s akin to two extraterrestrial beings inhabiting completely different planets. Is there truth to this sentiment? […]
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Becoming a parent changes everything. Your routines, your priorities, even how you communicate and collaborate with your partner. For expectant parents, this life transition is a whirlwind of emotions: excitement, anxiety, pressure, impatience, stress, glee. How do you communicate well with a new member of the family on the way? This week on the Good […]
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Friday was a very special day at Good Dads! We’re thrilled with the amount of productive brainstorming and positive feedback from the newest members of the Good Dads team after last week’s Chapter Orientation. Facilitators and advisory board members representing Good Dads chapters throughout the state met at our headquarters in Springfield for a day […]
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Valentine’s Day can be one of the most romantic days of the year — or one of the most disappointing. Often, the difference has less to do with flowers, candy or dinner reservations and more to do with whether we feel truly seen, heard and valued by the person we love. Consider these common Valentine’s […]
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Last week, Training Camp looked a little different compared to other Good Dads training events! Whereas we’d typically invite anyone with a heart for service who believes in the power of responsible fatherhood to attend Training Camp events—this time we had a veritable all-star team at the Good Dads headquarters with returning facilitators. Because most […]
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The world certainly seems to revolve around the almighty dollar. Money can be the make or break of relationships. Money talks—and it’s important that couples do, too! But how do you communicate money matters with each other? Earlier this month, Good Dads founder and director, Dr. Jennifer Baker (who is also a licensed clinical psychologist […]
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Good Dads Recognized with SPS Partner in Excellence Distinction
This week hundreds attended an annual Springfield Public Schools celebration to recognize some of the wonderful individuals and organizations making
Mom and Dad Live in Different Houses
Five years ago, I was faced with what I felt to be an insurmountable task: explain to my two kids
New ‘Good Dads Forge’ program launches with first class in Fulton, MO
FULTON, MO – Good Dads Forge, a new program from the statewide nonprofit Good Dads, launched last week with its
Communicating with Clarity
“We have trust issues.” “We fight all the time.” “We have trouble communicating.” I’ve heard these phrases countless times over
Understanding Two New Good Dads Programs
This week on the Good Dads Blog we sat down with one of the newest members of the Good Dads
A Peek Inside Our Newest Curriculum, Fundamentals for Good Dads
Perhaps you’ve heard the buzz about Fundamentals for Good Dads, the newest curriculum from Good Dads. This eight-part course is
Feeling Understood: The Role of Identity in Communication
Have you ever heard the phrase “men are from Mars, women are from Venus”? Popularized by the 1992 bestselling novel
Communicating Well with Baby on the Way
Becoming a parent changes everything. Your routines, your priorities, even how you communicate and collaborate with your partner. For expectant
Can-Do Collaboration at Good Dads Chapter Orientation
Friday was a very special day at Good Dads! We’re thrilled with the amount of productive brainstorming and positive feedback
Valentine’s Day Conversations: What Really Makes Us Feel Loved?
Valentine’s Day can be one of the most romantic days of the year — or one of the most disappointing.
Facilitators Gather from Across Missouri for Good Dads Plus Us Training Camp
Last week, Training Camp looked a little different compared to other Good Dads training events! Whereas we’d typically invite anyone
Money Matters: Currency Communication in Healthy Relationships
The world certainly seems to revolve around the almighty dollar. Money can be the make or break of relationships. Money