Today's dads want to become more involved in their kids' lives. But sometimes they just don't know how. Most of them don't have the best role models: their own fathers weren't around much, and their mothers took over most of the household chores and child-rearing. So even if they say, 'I want to be there for my kids!' they're not sure where to start. This article can help. … [Read more...] about How dads can get more involved in parenting
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How dads can help during pregnancy
Many dads feel a little bit helpless while waiting for the baby to be born. We don't have a uterus—so what exactly can we do to help our partners? A lot, actually. Our partner need us now, more than ever. Here are some tips on how to give emotional support, plus little gestures that make a huge difference in making pregnancy more enjoyable and comfortable for her. … [Read more...] about How dads can help during pregnancy
7 Ways Dads Can Help During Labor
Movies like to poke fun at how men behave in the delivery room. They faint in the delivery room, or grimly endure the stream of invectives from their screaming, sweating wives: 'This is all your fault!' Many of them are…useless. 'Stay calm, honey,' they say, which is possibly the worst thing to tell someone who's in the last stages of labor. You try staying calm while pushing … [Read more...] about 7 Ways Dads Can Help During Labor