Fatherly Balance – Journey of Modern Fatherhood

Navigating Fatherhood, Career, and Life with Purpose and Style.

  • Time Management for Dads: Juggling Fatherhood, Work, and Life Like a Pro

    Let’s face it—time management can feel like an impossible feat when you’re a dad. Between the demands of work, parenting, maintaining a relationship, and squeezing in some self-care (if you’re lucky), it’s easy to feel like you’re constantly playing catch-up. The days fly by in a blur of diaper changes, conference calls, and after-school pickups,…

  • Parenting Hacks Every New Dad Needs: Making Fatherhood a Little Easier

    Let’s be real: parenting is tough. No matter how many books you read, podcasts you listen to, or advice you gather from friends and family, nothing quite prepares you for the whirlwind that is fatherhood. Between sleepless nights, diaper blowouts, and figuring out how to keep a tiny human alive, it can feel like you’re…

  • New Dad Essentials: A Guide to Thriving in the Early Days of Fatherhood

    Becoming a dad is one of the most rewarding and life-altering experiences you’ll ever have. The moment you first hold your baby, everything changes—your priorities, your sense of responsibility, and even how you define yourself. But, let’s face it, being a new dad can also feel overwhelming and confusing. From sleepless nights to mastering diaper…

  • Finding Balance as a Modern Dad

    Welcome to Fatherly Balance, a space dedicated to the journey of modern fatherhood, personal growth, and living a fulfilling life as a man and dad. If you’re reading this, chances are you’re like me—someone trying to juggle fatherhood, career, relationships, and personal time without dropping the ball. It’s not easy, but the good news is,…

This is how it all started…

Hey there! I’m Connor, the dad behind Fatherly Balance. I’m a proud father, husband, and a guy who’s learning (sometimes the hard way) how to balance fatherhood, career, and personal growth. Like many dads out there, I’m constantly navigating the challenges of being present for my family while also pursuing my own passions and goals.

I started this blog to share my experiences, offer advice, and connect with other dads who are on the same journey. Whether it’s juggling diapers and deadlines, finding time for fitness, or simply trying to stay sane in the chaos of it all, I’m here to explore what it means to be a modern dad.

Through Fatherly Balance, I’ll share tips on parenting, lifestyle, health, and relationships, and most importantly, how to find the balance between them all. I’m not an expert, just a dad figuring things out one day at a time—and hopefully, we can figure it out together.

Thanks for stopping by! Let’s keep this conversation going and support each other as we aim for that elusive balance in life.

Connor Wakefield

Accountant, Dad, Husband, Blogger