Weekly articles for dads
A new reflection each week on fatherhood, relationships, and the inner changes men experience when they become parents.
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Bruce Linton, Ph.D.
Founder of Fathers' Forum
Psychotherapist • Author • Fatherhood Educator • Zen Practitioner
Guiding Men on the Journey of Fatherhood for Over 40 Years
Fatherhood changes us as men, yet few men are taught how to navigate that transformation. Fathers' Forum grew out of my own journey as a father, four decades of facilitating groups with fathers, and a lifelong commitment to understanding how men grow through parenthood. This work combines research, real-world experience, and the wisdom that emerges when fathers gather together to support one another. Helping men understand that fatherhood is more than raising children—it is a lifelong path of growth, connection, purpose, and becoming.
Start here
Free resources to help you understand the journey from man to dad — written from decades of dads groups and real conversations.
First 12 months
Month-by-month guidance from Bruce's book — plus pregnancy trimesters for expectant dads.
Explore the first year →Stages of fatherhood
Bruce's four phases of paternal development — how men change from man to dad through feelings, not just ideas.
View the stages →Books, Video & Community
Dr. Linton's books and videos draw on more than 35 years of facilitating men's groups for fathers of young children — real conversations about how men change when they become dads.
Fatherhood: The Journey from Man to Dad — audiobook on Audible, narrated by Bruce.
Becoming a Dad: How Fatherhood Changes Men — paperback on Amazon
Fatherhood: The Journey from Man to Dad — Kindle edition; essays with reflection questions from dads groups.
Work with Bruce
Online support and advice for new dads, expectant fathers, and couples with young children — via Zoom and FaceTime.
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