Dad Mode

The first year of fatherhood can feel overwhelming—but you do not have to figure it out alone.

Dad Mode: The First 12 Months is a practical, action-focused guide for expectant fathers and new dads who want to become confident caregivers and dependable partners. Instead of vague advice, B.P. Thompson provides clear systems for handling the everyday realities of life with a baby.

Inside, you will learn how to:

• Prepare your home, schedule, finances, and support network before birth
• Support your partner through childbirth and postpartum recovery
• Handle diapers, bottles, bathing, soothing, and other baby-care essentials
• Create safer infant sleep routines without dangerous shortcuts
• Manage sleepless nights using realistic shifts and recovery plans
• Recognize important health concerns and know when to contact a professional
• Support breastfeeding, formula feeding, bottle feeding, or combination feeding
• Protect both parents’ mental health during an exhausting transition
• Strengthen your relationship through communication and shared responsibility
• Adjust your routines as your baby begins rolling, eating solid foods, crawling, and approaching the first birthday

Each chapter includes focused lessons, practical field drills, partner check-ins, safety reminders, and an action plan that turns information into something you can use immediately.

Dad Mode is not about becoming a perfect father. It is about showing up, learning the necessary skills, sharing the workload, and moving toward difficult moments with patience and purpose.

Whether your baby is still on the way or already in your arms, this first-time dad survival guide will help you replace uncertainty with preparation—and become the engaged, capable father your growing family needs.