Fathers' Forum Online

"One Hundred Years from now it will not matter what my bank account was,
the sort of house I lived in, or the kind of car I drove...
but the world may be different because I was important in the life of a child." -Anonymous

Dr. Bruce Linton & his children

About Fathers' Forum Read a message from the founder of the Fathers' Forum, Dr. Linton.

SF Chronicle visits the Father's Forum!

Current Programs
"Becoming a Father" Class at Alta Bates Hospital in Berkeley. Sunday, July 20, 1:00PM to 3:30PM $25. Meet with other expectant dads and get prepared for Fatherhood.

Men's Group for Father's With Young Children,
North Berkeley. Wednesday Evenings (Groups meet twice a month on Wednesday evenings) 7:45 - 9:30 PM $60. Meet with a small group of fathers with young children and share the "trials and tribulations" of fathering. New group forming soon.


Fathers' Forum Columnists
"State of the Father"

Family Therapist Jeremy Schneider:

  • "Concentrating on Us"
  • Making my Time Away a Little Easier"
  • "Second Fiddle"

Dr. Linton's Column
Finding Time

Making Healthy Families, by Dr. Gayle Peterson
Raising Adolescents

Dads and Money
Advice on family finances by Dr. Paul Minsky, the "Money Doctor"

Site of the Month
Each month we choose a new site that we feel our dads would enjoy....
This months selection is:
From New Zealand www.diyfather.com

General Subjects
Resources
Doula Information

Finding Time for Fatherhood:Men's Concerns as Parents

   The Book is now available as a PDF Download
Get it today for only $9.95.

A New Documentry Film
"Becoming a Father, a glimpse inside the Fathers' Forum"
  This one hour documentary was just recently completed. 15 Dads discuss how they benefited from participating in the Fathers' Forum Men's Group.
A fundraiser for BirthWays in Berkeley, California will show the film and have 
discussion on July 13Th from 3:00pm-5:00pm at 1600 Shattuck Ave Suite 122, Berkeley,CA 94709. Dr. Linton will be present to discuss the film and lead a discussion.
  This documentary exemplifies how fathers talking with each other in the early years of parenting has a lasting benefit on the dads their children and partners. Come join us for a viewing of the film and a stimulating discussion about parenting from the dads perspective. Suggested donation to support BirthWays $5-10.


Forum Departments
Pregnant Dads
Read about what expectant father's experience in each of the trimesters of pregnancy.


First 12 Months of Fatherhood
A month-by-month account of how becoming a father changes us as men.


Health Information for Dads, Children and Families
Practical, insightful parenting and health information about you, your children and family.

Birth Planners for Expectant Dads
Check out the birth planners from BabyCenter and iParenting so you'll be prepared when you go to the hospital.

Articles by Dr. Linton
The 5 Myths of Fatherhood

Fathering Classes: Could You Use One?