# Informative Dad Boot Camps These Classes are Helping Men Prepare for Their Newborn By Ell Smith | Published 2018-02-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dad-boot-camp References: [dancingstarbirth](http://dancingstarbirth.ca/) Being a new dad comes with a lot of unexpected surprises, so one company is offering [dad boot camp classes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/preparedness-inspired-fitness-classes), to prepare the paternal figure for his challenging new role. The Vancouver-based company Dancing Star Birth has been offering prenatal classes to mothers, but has more recently opened its doors to fathers with a series of dad-specific lesson plans. During these classes, men will learn the various ways in which they can support their partner during labor, receive tips on [bonding with a newborn](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-dove-1), set personal fatherhood goals and joint expectations while gaining an understand of strategies for maintaining a work-family balance and [paternity leave](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dadapp). Each session intends to help one prepare for the emotional and mental process of becoming a father. Image Credit: Dancing Star Birth via Facebook ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Dad Boot Camp Classes:** Opportunity to create specialized classes for new dads to help them prepare for their new role. - **Supporting Fathers in Parenthood:** Potential for businesses to develop services and products that specifically cater to the needs of new fathers. - **Work-family Balance for Fathers:** Futuristic products and technologies that assist dads in achieving a work-family balance. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Parenting Education:** Development of innovative educational programs and resources for new dads. - **Family Services:** Opportunity for service providers to offer customized support for fathers entering parenthood. - **Work-life Integration:** Innovative HR policies and workplace solutions to support fathers with work-family balance. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Practical Dad-Friendly Hoodie Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dad-hoodies.md) - [Paternity Leave Advocacy Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dad-shift.md) - [Educational Mother-Supporting Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expert-series.md) - [Dad-Targeted High Tea Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-tea-at-bp.md) - [Humorous Parenting Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eat-pray-cry.md) - [Newborn-Specific Support Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-dove-1.md) - [Parent-Focused Luxury Packages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ambiente-sedona.md) - [Family Info Managers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dadapp.md) - [Fathers Day Short Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/care-makes-a-dad.md)