Champion Dads

As a counsellor for children and families Tessa Lloyd dreamed of helping more men in their journey of fatherhood. When fathers discussed their parenting challenges with her, it was clear they often felt isolated, and suffered from a lack of support from society—and from each other.

Tessa understood the ways a father-child relationship can have a lasting effect through the generations. She believed that men would benefit from hearing each other’s stories about being a dad. Her determination to use stories as a vehicle to drive lasting change resulted in the creation of her book, Forty Fathers: Men Talk About Parenting.

The stories are extraordinarily candid and vulnerable, as the fathers describe their own failings, regrets and childhood traumas, as well as the humbling process of trying to do better. The stories offer a glimpse into the shared experiences and trials of fatherhood, as well as fascinating reflections on the more universal experiences of finding one’s place within a family and striving to be a better person for the sake of others.

Dad Central is grateful for Tessa’s passion to support fathers. Today, more than ever, families need help to navigate life. Dads are often forgotten, so we reached out to Tessa, who graciously agreed to partner with us to create Champion Dads. Through Tessa’s support, ten of the men in her book accepted the invitation to share their story and be named a Champion Dad. We hope their commitment will help to amplify the importance of fathers in creating healthy families.

Champion Dads only exists because of Tessa’s efforts and willingness to support Dad Central. Thank you Tessa for believing in dads and partnering with us!

Please get a copy of Tessa’s book and share it with a father you know. The stories will inspire every dad to find the Champion Dad within.