Anonymous Dad

Trusted Support System

Fatherhood is everything that I expected and so much more. It is one big giant to-do list that never gets done on time. Your life as you know it changes with every child that you have and it will never ever be the same, again. There are a lot of ups and downs and highs and lows, but in the end, that’s one of the most rewarding things that you’ll ever be a part of. With all of the challenges that you’ll face on a daily basis, they each require their own degree of time, love, patience, and understanding. Whether it’s cleaning up no.1s and no. 2s, potty training, or even just trying to troubleshoot the next tantrum, you probably won’t get it all right the first time around, and it takes a lot of practice before you do. The best way to navigate it effectively is to lean on the sound advice of others who’ve done it effectively before you. For example, if you’re struggling in the mall, that sound advice from a family member, close friend, or even a stranger will come in handy. When I was a kid, I used to hear that old saying all the time… “It takes a village to raise a child.” Now, I can truly say I fully understand what it means. So whatever trusted support system you can get, make sure you take it and don’t take them for granted because you’ll definitely need it.

— Anonymous Dad

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