“It became a huge convoy of dads walking through Central SG” – Founder of Dad Life Club

“I’ve had dads say that this community has given them confidence as a parent,” Ingo Wey, founder of Dad Life Club, a growing community for dads to connect through stroller walks and more.

Making friends as a dad isn’t always as easy as it sounds. Plenty of parenting communities and support networks exist for mums, but dads can sometimes find themselves without the same opportunities to connect with others at the same stage of life. After welcoming his daughter in December 2025, first-time dad Ingo Wey quickly discovered that while parenthood can be incredibly rewarding, it can also feel isolating as social circles change and life suddenly revolves around a little one.

What began with a simple Facebook post inviting dads to join a stroller walk has since grown into Dad Life Club, a thriving community where dads meet on selected Sundays for stroller walks, playdates and more, where they can learn, share experiences and connect with one another. We caught up with Dad Life Club founder Ingo about his journey into fatherhood, the changing role of dads and his hopes of taking Dad Life Club beyond Singapore.

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Could you tell us a little about yourself, your family and your daughter? What made you and your wife decide to settle down and raise your family in Singapore?

I’m originally from Taiwan, but grew up in Germany and the U.K., whilst my wife is from Thailand. I moved from London to Singapore about 10 years ago and have worked and lived in countries such as Myanmar, Hong Kong, and Indonesia in corporate and tech startup roles. We had our baby girl in December 2025 and are loving raising her here in Singapore!

My wife and I met as colleagues at a former employer. I was based in Hong Kong then, and she was in Bangkok. We decided Singapore was the best place for us to settle down. Fast forward almost ten years, and we are happily settled here and both work for ourselves, which gives us more flexibility to care for our new baby. As a new father, it has given me a great opportunity to spend more time at home, which is becoming more common these days, but still unfortunately not the norm.

Singapore is a great place to raise a family. Beyond the safety and convenience, it is extremely baby-friendly compared to other cities I’ve lived in and travelled to. I also love taking my daughter outside as much as possible, and I appreciate how green and walkable the city is. It’s also an extremely international city – a melting pot of different cultures and nationalities. As my daughter grows up, I think it’s important for her to develop curiosity and empathy toward people from different cultural backgrounds.

What inspired you to start Dad Life Club?

Fatherhood can feel profound and joyful, but also isolating. It’s harder to get out, social circles change, and life priorities shift overnight. I couldn’t find any communities where dads could connect, find support, and feel a sense of belonging on the journey of fatherhood. It was an obvious gap in the parenting world, and I had to do something about it. I also knew this new generation of dads is different and yearns for fatherhood as a shared experience. Luckily, Dad Life Club’s events took off almost immediately, and we helped solve a problem. As a whole, in-person communities are flourishing, acting as an antidote to a world increasingly powered by tech. Bringing people together at the same stage of life to build friendships is becoming really important in today’s world.

When you first started Dad Life Club, how did you garner interest from fellow dads and get people to join the community?

I started with a humble Facebook post inviting dads out for a stroller walk. It’s an accessible, low-pressure activity which I knew dads were doing anyway – so why not do it together? It quickly snowballed to become a huge convoy of dads walking through Central Singapore. It’s grown organically through word of mouth and social media into a large, thriving community.

What was the response like from the wider parenting community, including mums and wives, when you first started?

The response has been overwhelmingly positive. Not only have we been able to give mums a well-deserved lie-in on Sunday mornings, but people see that Dad Life Club represents something bigger. It’s a movement of dads embracing parenthood like no generation before them and not afraid to show it. We are doing activities and going into spaces which are typically seen as ‘maternal’, challenging assumptions about a man’s role in parenting and resetting standards around fatherhood.

Was there ever any hesitation or scepticism towards the idea, and how did you respond to it?

Fortunately, the idea has garnered widespread support from all corners of the parenting world. I think it shows that society is changing and definitions of fatherhood are evolving. I am pleased that this community can spark conversations on fatherhood as a whole and open the door for more dads to reflect on these changes.

Dad Life Club has grown into more than just a series of gatherings and has become a community in such a short time! Has there been any particular moment or interaction with a dad that has stuck with you?

The feedback directly from the members has been really meaningful. I’ve had dads say that they’ve been looking for this kind of community for the longest time, or wish they had something like this when they had their firstborn. Others have mentioned that this community has given them confidence as a parent. These conversations have been an incredible source of motivation for me.

Has being part of Dad Life Club changed the way you see your own role as a father?

It certainly reminds me that the fatherhood journey doesn’t have to be a lonely one. There’s such open-mindedness and diversity of experience amongst the community that there’s always someone who you can relate to. We may not always solve problems, but knowing that you’re not alone is already a big step in the right direction.

What do you enjoy most about being a dad?

I love how the smallest and simplest moments can bring such joy – a smile, a laugh, a crawl or a soft coo. In the midst of daily stresses and pressures, it quickly brings me down to earth and reminds me of what is really important. Ultimately, a tough work situation, a looming deadline or an unanswered email is insignificant.

Was there anything about fatherhood that surprised you or that you didn’t expect before becoming a parent?

I read a bunch of baby books and attended prenatal classes, but there’s nothing quite like experiencing parenthood first-hand. Parenthood is the one thing you can prepare for endlessly and still feel completely unprepared for. However, I did feel like a kind of sixth sense kicks in- an instinct for their needs, their emotions and the dangers around them. This instinct kicked in pretty much from the beginning, because my daughter spent her first few days of life in NICU. While it was frightening, it instantly made me feel more protective and alert.

Looking back at those early days of parenthood, what do you wish someone had told you about being a first-time father?

Take as much help as you can; there’s no need to be a hero. Focus on the mum and her wellbeing. And lastly, it can all be very overwhelming, so try to slow down and take in the moment. It’s the last time you’ll get to experience having your firstborn baby.

Do you think dads today approach fatherhood differently from dads 20 or 30 years ago? What do you think has changed for the better, and when do you think we started seeing that shift?

Things have changed remarkably compared to our fathers’ time! With more dual-income households and more openness to different lifestyles for both men and women, we are seeing millennial dads choose to embrace childcare like no generation before them. It’s not just about play and bedtime stories anymore, but also being well-versed and practised in feeding, weaning, bathing, sleep training, schooling and so on. Anything which helps to share the burden of childcare can only be a good thing for the mum and the family as a whole.

What do you think is one of the biggest challenges dads face today that people don’t always talk about?

I see dads are sandwiched between a generation which expects them to be a provider and a new generation which wants them to be competent and present caregivers. It can be a source of anxiety if they feel that they cannot fully satisfy either archetype. There is no clear answer, and each person is different, but I believe that communities like Dad Life Club are a space to share and learn from various perspectives.

What are your future plans for Dad Life Club?

Dad Life Club is being built around the lifestyle of the modern dad. These are dads who want to spend quality time with their kids, such as indoor play, sports, music, art, or a humble stroll. These are also dads who want to grow themselves, learning new parenting skills or improving their mental and physical health. We create experiences that get dads out to “play” and “grow,” while making fatherhood fun and social. I see the same need in cities across Asia, and I’d love to see Dad Life Club build communities beyond Singapore too!

Want to join the dad crew? Follow Ingo Wey on Instagram for Dad Life Club updates, Sunday meetups and playdates. You can also check out the calendar to see what’s coming up!

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