DadLane
What to say
About
Short lines for a partner, a clinician, a teacher, a teen, and a co-parent. One sentence, then stop.
DadLane wrote this sheet. It is free. It is not medical, legal, or financial advice.
Who this is for
Dads who lose the sentence in the moment and need it written ahead of time.
Source
If the page moved, start at DadLane and use their current link. The next step above is the one to use tonight.
Nearby
Other cards on this need.
HealthyChildren.org
Childhood looks better when Dad is in it
A HealthyChildren.org page on a dad's presence. Use it as a reason to pick a concrete job this week.
For Any dad who needs a short, official reminder that showing up is the work.
- Partner
- Returning dad
- Any stage
DadLane
Handoff
What the other adult needs to know when you trade the shift. Facts, not a speech.
For Two adults trading care, including co-parents at a door.
- Partner
- Custody and co-parent
- Birth
DadLane
Night-shift card
Hours, who is on, the note, and the backup. For a night shift, a long drive, or a weekend away.
For Dads who are away from the house and need the handoff written before they leave.
- Partner
- House rules
- Any stage