Fathers nowadays often want to share parenting responsibilities as much as possible. But have you and your partner
actually sat down and discussed your thoughts on parenthood, parenting plans
and what you both mean as being good parents? Is it about you doing half the
nappy changes? Will you be expected to assist with feeding? And what about
sharing the sleepless nights? This stage of the pregnancy, when your partner is starting to feel better and
more energized, is a good time to bring up topics such as this and establish
together some parenting plans. Sit down together to compare your expectations
of what things will be like once the baby is born.
Make plans about what sort of support you can provide to make
her life easier in those crucial first few weeks; and ask her for her own
thoughts about parenthood and your role as a father. Any differences of opinion
- and there are likely to be some, for ex ample what „good parents” mean to you
– should be resolved sooner rather than later. So don’t leave it to the end of
the pregnancy when your partner will
be feeling tired and probably rather fed up.
PLAN AHEAD Spend the time you have
together looking forward to your baby’s arrival, trying to imagine what daily
life will be like with the new addition, and discuss the parenting plans and
how the family responsibilities can be shared out. Get into the habit of
helping out around the house more - doing the cooking and mucking in with other
types of housework – this will also be part of parenthood. Maybe offer to take
over some chores that she is finding more stressful than usual (such as doing
the weekly food shopping or managing the home finances).
It’s good practice for
the future, and shows her that you're serious about becoming a father.
Remember, motherhood is already affecting her day-to-day life, and while it is
hard for you to share her experience of pregnancy, being sensitive to her changing needs will bring
the two of you closer together and will make you really good parents.
There is this show in Ghana, called The Esi Yankah Show. Have seen videos, and it is a really nice show and very interesting.
Have seen a description about the show on her Facebook page see below
About the Show
About the Show
The Esi Yankah Show is dedicated to enriching the lives of
new parents during their first four years of parenting.
This show, dedicated to Bumps, Babies N’ Toddlers investigates, discusses, shares and masters the reality and fun aspects of pregnancy, childbirth and raising a precious tot. It is dedicated to educating and making a difference in the lives of children and getting parents more interested in their development. This show brings you the best of both worlds!
The host: dynamic, bubbly, fun-loving, Esi Yankah. The Baby lover will leave you glued to your seats, and wanting to have more babies RESPONSIVELY as she shares and takes you through transformational experiences with others.
This show, dedicated to Bumps, Babies N’ Toddlers investigates, discusses, shares and masters the reality and fun aspects of pregnancy, childbirth and raising a precious tot. It is dedicated to educating and making a difference in the lives of children and getting parents more interested in their development. This show brings you the best of both worlds!
The host: dynamic, bubbly, fun-loving, Esi Yankah. The Baby lover will leave you glued to your seats, and wanting to have more babies RESPONSIVELY as she shares and takes you through transformational experiences with others.
The new season will be coming soon in October. So its a must watch!!
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