Father's First Steps

You always imagined yourself as the perfect father for your child. Now that the baby is actually here you're somewhat baffled about what you can do, and want to make sure you're doing it right.

You're not alone! Join us for a group of new dads and their babies to discover your unique relationship with your child and the importance of this father-to-baby bonding. Feel confident in your ability to nurture your baby and discover and learn techniques to foster this attachment.

Father's First Steps helps fathers learn:

• What a baby needs to thrive
• Why attachment is vital for babies
• How to be confident in your parenting style
• The importance of your role as a new father
• Ways to maintain a strong relationship with your partner

What to expect

Each of our groups is facilitated by an expert in early emotional development, father-infant relationships, and attachment issues. Father's First Steps is a six-week group for fathers and their babies up to 8-months old.

New Parents Services Staff

• Joe Butler, MA, LMHC

  Joe received his Masters degree in Psychology from Seattle University in 1994 and has 19 years experience providing counseling to children, adolescents, and adults. He has a special interest in supporting positive attachment and bonding experiences between new fathers and their babies.