The Down to Earth Dad®

The National Dads Matter!™ Project

"Dedicated to providing dads with tools to build stronger bonds with their kids."

"Fatherhood has made me open my eyes up to a lot of things. I’ve learned to be a lot more responsible, not just to myself but my kids as well."

For Programs, Schools, and Parents.

The Down To Earth Dad™, founded in 1999, helps schools, programs, and parents enhance children's cognitive, social, and emotional development through increased father involvement.

Down To Earth Dad Founder Patrick Mitchell provides major presentations, keynotes, and trainings across America -- at state, regional, and local program and school levels -- and facilitates the National Dads Matter!™ Project.

Down To Earth Dad Family Storytelling Night™ events enhance literacy and get parents  involved, while Down To Earth Dad Coaching helps educators, practitioners, and individual dads optimize father involvement -- in their programs and schools, and at home.