|
|
 |
|
10 Ways To Be a Great Dad
What happens to a guy whose fear of fatherhood is up there with snakes and shark attacks? If he's anything like Scott Kelby, he writes a book, helping other men deal with the realities -- both messy and amazing -- of becoming a dad.
"I absolutely, positively, didn't want to have kids," he writes. "Now, I didn't have the usual fears that guys have of 'I'm not sure I'll make a good dad.' I had the other one. The 'I don't want to give up my fun-filled, carefree life of wining and dining for a miserable world of whining and diapers.' At least, that's what I thought it would be."
In The Book for Guys Who Don't Want Kids (Fair Shake Press), Kelby shares some of his biggest pre-baby worries, how he overcame them, and how men who feel threatened by parenthood can overcome those fears and turn out to be great dad.
10 Things That Will Help You1. Don't worry about being a great dad. Being a great dad isn't about holding the baby just right, or knowing how to burp her, or being a willing participant at imaginary tea parties. Being a good dad starts with being a good husband. It starts with getting involved in the entire prenatal process; so if you really want to be a good dad, make darn sure you're a good husband, because great husbands become great dads.
If there's one thing your baby needs, it's a stable, loving home. Work to make your marriage rock solid. The good dad thing will follow, guaranteed.
What do you think of this story? Tell Us.
|
Related Links
|
Comments
Please confirm your comment by answering the question below and clicking "Submit Comment."
.
7/11/2011 05:14:37 AM Report Abusebut what if your not married yet and your havin a family...how do u have a good daddy?
7/1/2011 12:48:39 PM Report AbuseI am not a new dad but when I was I read Baby first year. That book alone made me a great husband and then I became a great dad.I was able to understand what my wife was going through when she was a new mother and understand it's not just the mothers job to raise a baby but mine as well.
3/28/2011 11:40:20 AM Report AbuseWhat about when they steal your car every night and start using drugs? Can you spank them then?
12/21/2010 08:10:31 PM Report AbuseI am a first time dad and I have been researching everything I have been able to find for six months now. I would be hard pressed to find a better list of advice to ease a father to be's worries. Honestly, it feels like a letter from the future dad I hope to be with the advice I feel I truly need.
11/23/2010 11:59:25 AM Report AbuseI am fully supported this idea being good husband make good dad
10/13/2010 10:59:49 AM Report AbuseEverything is true what you make of your child that is what he will become.
9/22/2010 07:22:45 PM Report Abusethis is a really great read, i got teary eyed ;o)
9/14/2010 08:34:39 PM Report AbuseIt's unfortunate that only people from America can subscribe to receive your magazine. Why don't you consider people outside America also?
7/16/2010 04:29:59 AM Report Abusebeautifully written
6/26/2010 05:01:52 AM Report AbuseThat's so true and very sweet.
10/3/2009 09:52:15 PM Report Abuse