Have you just become a father? You are as happy as you are stressed.
Are you going to be up to it? How to be a good father?
Taking on the role of a father is a new responsibility that can sometimes be stressful.
Luckily, though, there are a lot of tips and tricks that you can follow to make this mission easy to do..
That’s being said..
Here’s how to proudly live out your fatherhood, to one day hear your child say that you are “the best dad in the world”!
Let’s get started, hero Daddy..
How To Become Dad #1 For Your Little Ones:
- Share moments of complicity
Hug him, bottle-feed him, stroke him, massage him, rock him, and console him…
These little things help to reassure and calm your child while promoting your emotional bonds.
These gestures of tenderness also contribute to its good development. Yep!
Also, take the opportunity to play with your baby..
Catch his feet when he is lying on his back, for example, by doing pedaling movements.
Besides entertaining your child, these little games allow him to become aware of his body in motion.
- Get involved from birth
Young dads are, nowadays, more involved in the birth of their child..
Your goal: to form a trio as quickly as possible..
Yes, you read that right…
This is the perfect way to “find a healthy and lasting balance”, and to take your place as a father – from day 1 ….
For example, take care of the baby as much as possible, especially if his mom is breastfeeding.
Give her a break.. Why not, Daddyyy???
- Look at life from a child’s perspective
We tend to forget these everyday small details that make all the beauty of this world.
The fish that spawn in the current of the river…
The clouds that slide across the sky..
The flowers that fly in the wind..
The sea air that you breathe deeply..
Or… that amazing taste of hot chocolate…!
Share these moments by observing and discovering together the universe around you.
- Tell him he’s safe
Young and old alike constantly need reassurance!
Armed with your kindness and love for him, don’t forget to tell him that he is important to you and that you are there for him. Now and forever..!
- Accept to run into more stubbornness than you
Your child will tell you “No” very often and will always think he is right.
Until now, your partner was the only one standing up to you. But your baby could take this place!
But, keep in mind, though,
A child does not feel that he is the sole holder of the truth until he is 25 years old…!
That’s true! You gotta accept it..
- Give it a boost
Supporting your child at every stage of life is essential, by encouraging and reassuring him with kind words.
Let’s be realistic here…
If our children love to try new experiences, they sometimes lack that little help that will help them take the plunge..
You will see that they will eventually bring down mountains because of you..
Above all..
Children also need to feel confident in themselves as they grow older!
- Live in the moment
With children, the past no longer exists and the future does not exist..
This is undoubtedly the reason why they fully enjoy every moment without asking themselves the kind of questions that worry us..
So, try to enjoy every single moment with your kid, without thinking too much!
- Throw him the first birthday party
The first birthday, that day is not forgotten, even if he is still too little!
..the souvenir photos will remind him of those memorable moments where dad had provided that day to be nothing BUT perfect..
Yes, Dad! You can do it…
- Keep an eye on his movements
As they grow up, children have their hands on everything and run around.
Keep your gaze on it, while letting him discover the surroundings.
But it will still be necessary to provide a good dose of magic kisses and possibly a few big hugs…
… you both need them, by the way!
- Set limits positively
Want to teach him not to play near the stairs?
Rather than saying “No”, show him all the play space available to him at the other end of the room…
A good way that will allow you to avoid awakening your desire for transgression!
Takeaway
Time flies away so fast..
Enjoy having them too little jumping, walking, and running around!
When you become older, you will regret those moments where you were busy taking care of other things that no longer needed – or even existed!
Take a breath… hug, kiss, and cuddle your little one tight as much as you can!
Life is too short! Remember this now and all the time!
Dema JS is the founder of newbabysmell.com and a mother of two little kids.
Dema had her MBA from St. John’s University- NYC in dual concentrations: Executive Management and Marketing Management.
Contact: Please email [email protected] or go to newbabysmell.com
