As you’ve already heard, mothers have an almost instant connection with their babies when they hear their first heartbeat. This opinion poses a problem for fathers as they feel the need to work extra hard to make up for the lack of that physical connection. There is no doubt that dads have one of the most crucial and valuable roles in their child’s life independent of the mother’s role. Dads have to play the role of being every kid’s real-life superhero which starts with protecting them at an early age - as early as the child’s infancy. So here are a few tips to help you become a super dad
Read MoreEspecially with the first child, the first days at home as a family are particularly exciting. Everything is new and different, the young parents are still uncertain about many things and somewhat excited, but also very happy. Enjoy this first, very special moment after the birth as a small family. Even the strongest men are allowed to shed a tear after such a feat. One thing is clear to us from now on: everything will be different! As a new father, you want to take care of your little family - but what is important? Some things will make your household and the family pleasant and will be very helpful for your wife.
Read MoreMany dads struggle with the first few weeks, months and even years of being a dad. It is a strange and very compelling experience that is unique to each dad. This article is to help you transition from a husband /partner to a fully fledged dad and beyond. Every family dynamic is unique but there are a few important things every new dad can do to facilitate the process, get involved and provide that all important break for new mum.
Read MoreWhether you’re a brand new dad or a seasoned father, you probably already know that there’s a lot to keep up with. When you’re the dad in the household, you have certain responsibilities and expectations you need to meet. In between soccer practices and fun projects with your kids, what do you need to know to be the best dad you can be in 2018?
Read MoreNew moms, quite rightly, receive a lot of information about how to look after themselves. There’s support out there to assist breastfeeding, to help stop postpartum depression and for women suffering from any other post-birth problem. While it’s fair to say that dads don’t have quite the same trauma when it comes to the birth itself, they still face a huge period of adjustment and change which can have a negative effect on their health.
Read MoreI was delighted to read and eagerly devour Ben Berman’s new collection of poems Figuring In The Figure, which he boldly delivers from the perspective of his multi-faceted role of being a new father, a husband, and a man. As any father will tell you, until the 21st Century, there has been little or no...
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 MoreIt's fair to say that once you become a dad changes begin to happen. We’re not talking about differences in your lifestyle or even your daily routine which will undoubtedly both be completely different after a few years living the dad life. Nope, we mean how you look and how you feel...
Read MoreIs it just me or even you all who feel that the kids grow up way to fast? And we do know that the kids require quantity and quality of time in order to connect with them. We do know the value of tying heart strings between us. But what do all...
Read MoreWhen your child is born, it’s a joyous time. You instantly want to celebrate and do something positive. So, if you to mark the occasion, here are some great ideas for you to consider.
Read MorePregnancy is a wondrous time, but all of those changes that happen when you are growing a new life can really take a toll on the body. When pain and discomfort strikes...
Read MoreAs a new NHS policy, which allows men to sleep overnight on maternity wards, is rolled out nationally, Dr Irene Gafson explains why the option must be there and the vital role a partner can play....
Read MoreNew moms are used to experiencing hormonal fluctuations, thanks in part to the estrogen surge that happens at the very start of pregnancy and persists through the next nine months.
Read MoreAlthough studies estimate that as many as one in 10 fathers suffers from postpartum depression, many dads go overlooked and untreated because such little research has been done on the issue.
Read MoreThe idea of bonding with an unborn child has been a source of fascination for some for many years. But can a child really hear and recognise its parents’ voice? And if so, would it react in a certain way?
Read MoreNEW YORK (MainStreet) — In January, Massachusetts passed a new law mandating that men in the state are entitled to eight weeks of unpaid paternity leave. The law, which is set to go into effect in early April, essentially renders the existing maternity leave policy in Massachusetts gender-neutral.
Read MoreEven during an age when traditional gender roles are being aggressively questioned, the notion of the goofy, hapless dad is still pretty entrenched in our cultural imagination. Moms are expected to be constant (and constantly nurturing) big-time problem solvers, while dads are seen as having a more peripheral role that can be broken down to discrete, practical tasks — someone's gotta teach the kid how to ride a bike, after all.
Read MoreFatherhood is everything Ashton Kutcher dreamed it would be—and more!
The Two and a Half Men star cooed over his 2-month old daughter, Wyatt Isabelle Kutcher, when he stopped by The Ellen DeGeneres Show Friday. "It's just [Mila Kunis] and you taking care of the baby?" host Ellen DeGeneres asked. Kutcher replied, "Yes, just the two of us. It's awesome. It's unbelievable."
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