| I never found any decent resources, just lots of click-bait. These were my key takaways though: - You will freak out about everything as a new parent (feeding, prams, weight, learning). By your second you will take everything in your stride. With good reason. Just bear it in mind. - Dont be overly protective, it will backfire, kids will get scrapes, fall, will be constantly sick. So did you. Dont worry. Also dont worry about being a perfect parent / finding the perfect school etc. This tends top backfrire too. Just be a good dad, -put in the time, put in the effort. - Let kids play with other kids. Kids are learning, so dont freak out when another kid is mean or whatever. Make time to play with them yourself. Encourage them but never force them to be your definition of a success. - Kids learn FAST and they ENJOY it. Seriously. So feed them with knowledge! You can teach latin to a toddler. Kid loves mops? Show him how to make a mop at home. Loves getting dirty? Let them do do your garden. Loves the motorbike, teach em how to change the oil! Dont shy away from complex learning, build hobbies. - Phones are crack to kids, especially youtube. Which is a shame as its also great for learning. Best to severely limit. - Use basic psychology tricks. Eg you can limit reading to 30 mins before bed when very young so its a treat thats looked forward to. Use diversion tactics. - Dont fall for basic psychology tricks. Dont override your spouse, present a joint front. Dont let them use embarasment as a weapon in public. - When you first buy a car seat internalise the way to tie it to the seatbelt properly so you dont have to try and remember every time you put it back. Kids are great fun. Enjoy |