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Welcome to ReadyDad

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Kindled
Kindled Team

We built ReadyDad to make those early months easier, calmer, and more connected.

When I became a father, I was hit by two overwhelming feelings at once: an incredible, floor-dropping love for my new son, and an equally powerful sense of "what on earth do I do now?"

Fatherhood is amazing. It’s also isolating.

In the storm of the newborn phase, most of the support, resources, and check-ins are (rightfully) directed at the mother. As dads, we're often left on the sidelines, trying to be supportive while quietly dealing with our own anxiety, exhaustion, and identity crisis.

We ask, "How can I help?" We wonder, "Am I doing this right?" We feel, "I'm exhausted, but I can't complain."

That's why I built ReadyDad.

What is ReadyDad?​

ReadyDad is a private, AI-powered companion built specifically for new fathers. It's not another forum. It's not a 500-page book you don't have time to read.

It's a simple, non-judgmental space on your phone designed to help you navigate the first year of fatherhood in just a few minutes a day.

We focus on three things:

  1. You (Self-Care): You can't be a good partner or father if you're running on empty. ReadyDad gives you simple, 60-second prompts to check in with yourself, manage stress, and remember to breathe.
  2. Your Partner (Support): Move from "How can I help?" to proactive support. ReadyDad offers daily ideas to support your partner's recovery, understand what she's going through, and be a true teammate.
  3. Your Baby (Bonding): Feeling connected to a newborn can be tough, especially if you're not the primary feeder. The app provides simple, age-appropriate bonding ideas that take minutes but make a huge difference.

Built for Dads, by a Dad​

I realised I didn't need more information. I needed the right information, at the right time, in a way that didn't add to my mental load.

ReadyDad is your private coach. It’s a place to ask the "stupid" questions. It’s a daily reminder that you're not alone in this, and that you're doing a great job.

Welcome to the team, Dad. You've got this.