Researcher,
Psychologist,
fan of fathers everywhere
AVAILABLE JUNE 2026
The Book
Every Dad
With a
Brain Needs

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“In this entertaining and fascinating book, Darby Saxbe unpacks how fatherhood transforms men's lives, from their brains to their careers. It's a must-read for everyone who values the importance of dads and believes in the power of care.”
—EVE RODSKY, New York Times bestselling author of Fair Play and Find Your Unicorn Space
“An eye-opening exploration of fatherhood and its impact on a child's life—and on a partnership, a family, and society at large. With equal parts science and story, Darby Saxbe sheds new light on an untold and misunderstood narrative. If you are a dad, if you're married to a dad, or if you have a dad—you want this book.”
——ALIZA PRESSMAN PhD, author of The Five Principles of Parenting and host of the Raising Good Humans podcast
“Make no mistake: Darby Saxbe has achieved something even broader and deeper than her title promises. Dad Brain is a wonderful book about the biology of fatherhood and an important text about parenthood from the perspective of an accomplished scientist.”
—ANTONIO DAMASIO renowned neuroscientist, head of the USC Brain and Creativity Institute, and author of Descartes' Error
MEET THE AUTHOR
Darby Saxbe, PHD

I'm a psychologist and neuroscientist who writes about parenting, neuroscience, biology, relationships and politics. I'm also the author of the forthcoming book Dad Brain, an entertaining look into the science and culture of fatherhood.

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Press & Media

  • New York Times

    Dad Brain Is Real, and It’s a Good Thing

  • Speaking of Psychology

    ‘Dad brain’: How becoming a parent changes the brain, with Darby Saxbe, PhD

  • Slate

    How Dads Can Fix the Birth Rate It’s not just a job for women.