Being a father is a lifetime commitment that requires a lot of love, time, and energy. An interview with fathering expert Steve Onell is painted with interviews of young fathers to explain the impact and importance of a father in a child's life. Divided into four chapters, Fathering: What It Means To Be a Dad offers sound advice to new dads.

Dads Matter: a lot explains the importance of fathers in children's lives and introduces three areas of research and expert advice, discussed in the proceeding chapters. Be There: Show up and be involved tells fathers to stay involved in all ages and stages of a child's life. Be Consistent: Provide structure and discipline explains why fathers are needed to be a part of a child's routine as a way to teach and guide. Be A Role Model: Demonstrate helathy behavior discusses how a father acts influences the personality of the child.