The New Dad Survival Guide

Every new parent needs it. Reassurance that what they are experiencing is normal. The fact that not knowing what to do with this human being your are taking home from the hospital is completely okay. Maybe articles, magazines, and books have laid out the do's and don'ts and the things you need to know however I think this article says it best. Dadvice has 90 humorous, yet vital tips and tricks to being the best parent you could be for your newborn. A few of my favorite being number 16, 18, 26 (never forget 26, otherwise the smell is horrendous), and 70. I do however, feel that this and other articles like it need to be taken with a grain of salt. These are general ideas on how to better the growth of your child and your relationship with them as a Dad but by no means is this a concrete list of things you need to know. YOU as a father know your son or daughter better than anyone else. Parenthood is trial and error (to an extent) and it is okay to figure things out along the way. It makes it a much more enjoyable experience too. My daughter is only 3 1/2 months old and I already can say that learning from experience instead of being told how to raise her has been an incredible journey. I cannot wait for what lies ahead.