Becoming a new parent is something which nothing can really prepare you for despite what the parenting books may say. Parenting is one of those things that you can never do perfectly regardless of the amount of preparation on your part. Here are some of the things that you can expect to come up during your first few years as a new parent.
Read MoreA baby doesn’t come with an instruction manual to prepare you for the right kind of parenting. No ancient philosophy or parenting techniques can work a hundred percent for your child. Every child is different and full of surprises. So it all depends on what is best for them and best for you as well. No matter how tough raising a child gets, you will figure it out through trial and error.
Here are 5 things that parents usually wish they knew before having kids:
Read MoreBeing the father to a brand new baby is one of the most amazing feelings in the world, but as all of you dads reading this will know, it is also one of the scariest feelings too. Babies are just so small, seemingly fragile and totally dependent on you as parents to take good care of them. This is enough to fill any parent with anxiety, but throw into the mix the delicate nature of babies in terms of their health and looking after your new baby can prove to be a terrifying experience.
Read MoreI have always believed that parents need to be partners when taking care of their children. . I’ve known several dads who would rather watch their wives change diapers or put the baby to sleep or feed the baby because they were afraid they’d do something wrong. We-ell… they won’t know until they try. This can be just a guide, as each family has a different routine, but here are some things you can do to help your wife put your baby to sleep
Read MoreYou are about to embark on an exciting facet of adulthood: A newborn is entering your life. Before your new baby comes home with you, you need to turn your bachelor pad into a baby haven. Along with preparing the baby's room and stocking up on baby supplies such as diapers, you have to...
Read MoreBabies are born with all their teeth already present. They aren’t visible, but they’re in the jaw hidden by the gums. At about 6 months, your kid will start to grow their teeth in. By the time your child is three, they should have all 20 teeth present...
Read MoreDo you know how to change your kid’s diaper? Most parents ask the nurse to walk them through it while they are still in the hospital after delivery. If you didn’t get this done, you’re probably pretty clueless right now. When you're looking in on it to accomplish, it is a pretty complicated process...
Read MoreBeing a daddy-to-be is one of the most beautiful times in any man’s life. Everyone’s experience with becoming a parent is unique and should be cherished every moment. When it comes to preparing for fatherhood, there really is no magic formula that fits all. What you can do though...
Read MoreI was chatting with my wife about the long night we'd had getting up with the baby, when I said, "At least I get up with her. A lot of men don't. You should be grateful." I was tired. And I said it like she was really lucky to have me. Like I was going above and beyond as a father...
Read MoreIf you have a little bundle of joy on the way, you and your partner will no doubt be trying to get ready for the birth. This is probably a much more stressful time for your partner. After all, she is the one who will have to go through the whole labor process! But, there are plenty of ways you...
Read MoreIf you’re expecting a baby, it’s likely you’ve started buying some essentials already. But knowing what will be useful and what is pointless can be difficult. One item that comes highly recommended amongst parents is the baby monitor...
Read MoreWhen a new bundle of joy arrives in the world, most of the focus naturally goes to the new born baby and mother. But what about the father?
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