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WRITTEN BY MIRA DOVER
FXBG Dads
on Facebook
Facebook is a great place for people with similar interests to
come together and share achievements and advice in safe and
supportive groups. While there are many Facebook Groups for
moms to support each other, local Fredericksburg dad Matt
Jones noticed the lack of online support groups for fathers
and began one himself.
"I really want to promote dads in the area to be active in their
kids' lives," he says. "I wanted a place where dads in the com-
munity could celebrate their kids, commiserate about the
unique challenges of fatherhood, and plan get-togethers to
strengthen their community. So, I created FXBG Dads!"
The private group, which was started a couple of months
ago, is steadily growing and always ready to accept new
Fredericksburg fathers. To join, dads can click "Join Group,"
and give a short blurb about themselves and their kids.
Jones says that there are many types of dads in his group,
from step-dads to stay-at-home dads to first-time-fathers in
the area. "I post discussion questions, ideas for local outings,
and opportunities for dads to meet up with or without their
kids, and encourage other members to post too," he says.
As a private group, the safety of those posting is important
to both Jones and the Facebook system. That said, it's a very
social group that has become a great resource and commu-
nity to Fredericksburg fathers like Jones. "I've already met up
with a couple of different fathers at the farmers market at
Hurkamp Park, including one with kids the same age as my
son who played together like they were best friends."
You can find and join FXBG Dads on Facebook today
by going to facebook.com/groups/fxbgdads or by searching
for "FXBG Dads."
