About Us

You are welcome to THE MENTOR DAD blog space, I’m super excited you are here!

The Mentor Dad blog is a vital resource centre for fathers seeking guidance on the rewarding yet challenging fatherhood journey. We believe that Parenting is not just a job but an adventure filled with sleepless nights, joyful milestones, and experiences that test our patience and also bring us joy. We encourage dads to embrace the ups and downs of raising children through valuable insights, tips, expert advice, and helpful resources to enhance their parenting journey.

The Mentor Dad is not just a blog, we are your trusted parenting partner. We provide a space for original reporting, mentoring, support, advice and fun among fathers. Our community is for dads who want to have real conversations, get expert help, share experiences, and find practical tips. Whether you’re a new dad starting out or a seasoned parent looking for fresh ideas, we’re here to empower you and help you build connections with your children.

We pride ourselves on real information and original discussions about the ups and downs of fatherhood, focusing on topics that matter to families. Our mission is to give you practical solutions to everyday parenting challenges, like improving the bedtime routine, building executive functioning and essential life skills in your children, supporting your children’s spirituality, and healthy family lifestyle, packing healthy lunches, or finding family activities that bring you closer together. Through personal stories and insights, we share valuable lessons and celebrate the moments that highlight the rewards of being a dad.

Join us today as we tackle the joys and challenges of raising extraordinary children together. Let’s laugh, learn, and celebrate the moments that make parenting exciting and fulfilling. Your journey is important, and with The Mentor Dad by your side, you’ll feel supported every step of the way.

ABOUT ME

My name is Chidiebere Oduikolo, but you can call me “Chidi.” I proudly refer to myself as “The Mentor Dad,” a name that represents my brand which also reflects my belief in the crucial role fathers play in their children’s lives and my strong passion for empowering dads in their parenting journey.

I am a devoted husband, a loving father to two amazing daughters, a trained medical professional by trade and an advocate for intentional parenting by passion.

My life is guided by a strong passion for nurturing strong family bonds and practicing intentional parenting, aiming to create more meaningful and lasting connections within my family. I firmly believe in the incredible power that fathers have to shape the life of their children. Driven by this belief, I am dedicated to supporting fathers as they navigate the challenges of parenting, empowering them to embrace this journey with intentionality and love.

Drawing from my experiences, wisdom, study, research, practical insights, and unwavering commitment, I offer valuable parenting tools, tips, ideas, resources, and encouragements to support fathers in nurturing stronger families bonds, raise resilient, self-sufficient, and well-rounded children. Through the mentor dad blog, I aim to inspires fathers to embrace the beautiful chaos of parenting with purpose and love.

My goal is to strengthen family connections and help dads lead more meaningful adult lives. I also aim to make parenting not just manageable for fathers but also truly rewarding by empowering them to embrace every aspect of this incredible journey and fully engage in their roles as mentors.

Together, letʼs celebrate the beauty of fatherhood and inspire each other to grow and connect!

I’d love to hear from you! Reach out and share your thoughts, questions, or stories. Let’s build a stronger dad community together.

Cheers!!!