Resources
Dad Guides
Step-by-step guides for the stuff nobody actually prepares you for. Not the "enjoy every moment" kind of advice — the "here's exactly what to do when your toddler locks themselves in the bathroom" kind. Every guide walks you through it one step at a time, with the common mistakes dads make (so you can skip those) and answers to the questions you're probably too embarrassed to ask anyone.
Each guide starts with a TL;DR because sometimes you just need the answer in one sentence. Then it breaks the topic down into clear steps — what to do first, what to do next, and how to know when you're done. Along the way you'll find "Dad Tips" — the real-talk asides that come from experience, not textbooks.
The FAQ section at the bottom of each guide isn't filler. These are the actual questions dads ask each other in group chats, at the park, and at 2 AM on Reddit. If you're thinking it, someone else already asked it, and the answer is here.
Newborn Survival
Newborn Care Basics
The first few weeks home — what to expect and how not to panic.
Read guideBaby Sleep
Getting your baby to sleep without losing your mind in the process.
Read guideBottle Feeding
Formula, pumped milk, the midnight bottle — all of it.
Read guideColic & Fussiness
When nothing works and you're pacing the hallway at 3 AM.
Read guideBabywearing for Dads
Carriers, wraps, and how to strap a tiny human to your chest.
Read guideToddler Challenges
Handling Tantrums
Why they happen, what to do, and what absolutely not to say.
Read guidePotty Training
The 3-day method, regression, and public bathroom nightmares.
Read guideToddler Discipline
Setting boundaries without yelling or losing your cool.
Read guideToddler Sleep
Crib-to-bed transition, bedtime battles, and the 4 AM visitor.
Read guideScreen Time Limits
How much is too much, and what to do instead.
Read guideDad Skills
Cooking for Kids
Quick meals that kids will eat and you won't hate making.
Read guideDoing Your Daughter's Hair
Ponytails, braids, and not pulling too hard.
Read guideSolo Parenting Days
When partner's away and you're running the show alone.
Coming soonTraveling with Kids
Road trips, flights, hotels — the full survival guide.
Coming soonBonding & Activities
Dad-Daughter Bonding
Activities that build connection beyond the princess stuff.
Read guideDad-Son Bonding
Quality time that goes deeper than playing catch.
Read guideOutdoor Adventures
Getting outside with kids at every age and skill level.
Read guideReading Together
Making reading a habit that sticks, even for reluctant kids.
Read guideDad Mental Health
New Dad Anxiety
The worry that nobody warns you about and how to manage it.
Read guideDad Burnout
Signs you're burned out, not just tired, and what to do about it.
Read guidePaternal Postpartum
Yes, dads get it too. Here's what it looks like.
Read guideSleep Deprivation
Functioning on zero sleep and when it becomes a real problem.
Read guideRelationships
Keeping Your Marriage Strong
Staying connected when you're both exhausted and touched out.
Read guideDivision of Labor
Having the conversation without it turning into a fight.
Read guideSupporting Your Partner
What she actually needs from you in the postpartum period.
Read guideGrandparent Boundaries
When the in-laws have opinions and you need to set limits.
Read guideHow These Guides Are Built
Every guide on Degen Dad follows the same structure because when you're stressed and sleep-deprived, consistency matters. You always know what you're getting: a quick summary up top, numbered steps you can follow in order, honest mistakes to avoid, and real answers to the questions you're actually wondering about.
The "Common Mistakes" section exists because most parenting advice tells you what to do but never warns you about the landmines. We call those out explicitly so you can sidestep the stuff that trips up most dads — like trying to "fix" a tantrum (spoiler: you can't) or thinking potty training regression means you failed (it doesn't).
The Dad Tips scattered throughout each guide are the parenthetical asides — the thing an experienced dad would lean over and whisper to you. They're not in any parenting book because they're the kind of wisdom you only get from actually doing this. Things like "keep a change of clothes for yourself in the car, not just the kid" or "the first time you lose your temper doesn't define you as a father."