Correction: Happy Father's Day!

oops...we promised you an article, now it is included...

Mothers & Company Honors Fathers

Dads are cool. Each one has a special relationship with their kids and each one defines that relationship differently.

There's the sensitive...
I cannot think of any need in childhood as strong as the need for a father's protection.
~ Sigmond Freud

And the practical...
Spread the diaper in the position of the diamond with you at bat. Then fold second base down to home and set the baby on the pitcher's mound. Put first base and third together, bring up home plate and pin the three together. Of course, in case of rain, you gotta call the game and start all over again.
~Jimmy Piersal, on how to diaper a baby, 1968

Whether he's a sensitive dad or practical (or both), we've planned a couple of events just for dads with kids under three years old: Infant Massage for Dads and a Dads Night Out (see below for more information). Looking for one more gift for dad? Register him for one or both of these events. Or just forward this message to him with encouragement to attend. He'll love hanging out with other dads! There's also a special offer below for dads who golf...

And we know that dads tend to worry about the financial and legal side of parenthood, so see below an article on the Business Side of Having a Baby...if you don't have a will or life insurance yet, let this article be a reminder to work on that. Need help finding a lawyer who can help, let us know and we'll give you referrals.

Please forward this message to the dads and dads-to-be in your life.

Thanks and Happy Father's Day!
The MoCo Mommas

Infant Massage for Dads

Sunday, July 11 at 11:00 am

Why let moms have all the fun? Spend some time laughing and learning with your baby and other dads, while mom enjoys some time to herself . Laugh with other dads and learn some massage moves that will help you bond with your baby, make diaper changes more fun and help your baby sleep and digest easier. Includes light snacks and drinks, a bottle of massage oil to take home and handouts that provide guides for baby massage moves. Led by Debbie Page, a nurse, lactation consultant and infant massage instructor.

And after class, meet mom downstairs in Cyprian's Restaurant for a nice family lunch.
$35.00 non-member

$31.50 member

Are You (or do you know) a Dad-to-Be?

We've got a few great resources for dads-to-be!

Tired of looking at that big stack of pregnancy and birth books on your nightstand?
Grab a pizza and sit down with your baby's momma and put in the DVD Being Dad: Information & Inspiration for Dads-to-Be. You'll laugh and learn and be inspired to chat with your baby's momma. Who couldn't enjoy 80 minutes with 40 dads in six cities chatting in bars about pregnancy and birth? The beer got the honesty flowing...trust us, it's great. Click here to buy it now and surprise her with a date night! And check out our Dads Night Out (info below) if you're a beer-lover and dad.

Looking for something to read that isn't wordy and full of boring advice or slapstick humor?
MoCo Executive Momma Jeanette and one of the Being Dad producers, Sam Holt, have co-authored a quick, fun and practical read for dads and it's a FREE DOWNLOAD! Get some brownie points from mom when she notices this on your desktop.
Click where it says "free pdf download".

Curious about what's happening in her belly?
While she's reading all those pregnancy books, here's one written for you (by Sam)...from the viewpoint of a very witty growing baby. It made us laugh out loud--check it out. It's another FREE DOWNLOAD! Click where it says "free pdf download".

Dads Night Out: Beer, Buddies and Talking About Babies

Sit down for this one...you're invited to follow the Being Dad model (see below, we don't film you, though) and come meet some other new-ish dads (those with kids under 3) while tasting and learning about beer! This event will be co-facilitated by James Donald, a new-ish dad himself (pictured at right holding a non-alcoholic beer and with his daughter asleep in his SlingEzee), along with Supreme Chancellor of Beer Matt Webster of Drink A Better Brew.

When? the evening of July 19th
(mom can come to MoCo the night before for our Naturally Pretty for Pennies Moms Night Out and this night is yours, guys!)

Details to come soon! RSVP here if you're interested in coming and we'll make sure you get the final details (cost, location, menu).

The Business Side of Having a Baby
by the Being Dad Crew

She's thinking of the baby, wondering how breastfeeding will go, how much time she'll take off from work and what color to paint the nursery. You're thinking about the money, the future, your buddies, perhaps a bigger house and wondering whether you really have to buy a mini-van (no, you don't).

Make both of you more relaxed by getting your financial and legal documents in order. Here is some homework to complete 4-6 weeks from birth. When the baby comes you won't have time to do this!

Choose guardians for your baby. Don't be surprised if this one requires a long debate.
Make sure you have health insurance. Find out what your deductible and co-pay will be for your birth. Ask what else they cover. Some cover a car seat.Some cover a breast pump. Some offer other services. If you fall within a certain income bracket, the state may provide you with valuable and high-quality services that will make your neighbors jealous -- like WIC.
Make a will. If you don't already have one, make a will and get it filed properly.
Get life insurance. Yup, you're old enough. Your baby needs you to have it.
Daycare. If she's planning on going back to work, you need to think about who will take care of the baby. You, a relative, a family daycare, a daycare center, a nanny...there are many options but you'll be glad you started researching this early.
Budget. Some families find a budget is especially necessary when there's a baby involved.
Sign up for a 529 Plan to save for your baby's education (ask your financial advisor about this option).

Since you'll be getting all of this in order, think about your filing system to keep all of this information and make sure she knows where everything is, too.

Being proactive on the finance side shows your partner that you are taking pregnancy seriously and it gives your child a great head start in life. Putting your partner's mind at ease is one of the best ways to keep her relaxed and happy so that she can provide a stress free environment for your baby.

Getting on top of the financial issues will also make you feel better about money related issues which is very important for when the baby comes and you're tired and busy!

To see this article online and read more from the Being Dad crew, click here.

Spend $50 Get $20	It's Father's Day, and in honor of fathers, we have a special offer: everyone who purchases $50 worth of classes or products at MoCo before June 30th will receive a gift certificate worth $20 toward greens fees at Cyprian Keyes Golf Club (some restrictions apply).
Offer Expires: June 30, 2009