030: For Dads: How to Ease Your Transition into Fatherhood | Dr. Daniel Singley

<p><strong>Guest:</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Dr. Daniel Singley, a San Diego-based psychologist, Director of the Center for Men’s Excellence and an expert in men’s mental health with a particular emphasis the transition to fatherhood.</span></p> <p><strong>In this episode, we will cover:</strong></p> <ol> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The psychology of masculinity and how it makes fatherhood challenging for many of today’s dads</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">How post-partum “baby blues” can happen to dads as well and how to prevent it</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">A 2006 study showing how important it is to the baby’s physical and emotional health for the dad to be involved right away</span></li> </ol> <p><strong>Resources mentioned in the conversation:</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Dr. Singley’s website: </span><a href="http://www.MenExcel.com"><span style="font-weight: 400;">www.MenExcel.com</span></a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">A schedule of the class “Basic Training for New Dads” - </span><a href="http://www.menexcel.com/parenting-classes-in-san-diego-for-dads/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">http://www.menexcel.com/parenting-classes-in-san-diego-for-dads/</span></a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Bio: About Dr. Daniel Singley</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Dr. Daniel Singley is a San Diego-based board certified psychologist and Director of The Center for Men’s Excellence. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">His research and practice focus on men’s mental health with a particular emphasis on reproductive psychology and the transition to fatherhood. He conducts trainings and presentations around the country to assist individuals and organizations to enhance their level of father inclusiveness and founded the grant-funded Basic Training for New Dads, Inc. non