Struggling to Connect With Your Baby or Child? A Gentle Guide for Dads

Not every dad feels an instant bond.  Some dads do. They hold their baby and feel something immediate and life-changing. Others feel protective, but not connected. Some feel awkward. Some feel like a helper standing outside the main relationship. Some feel more connected once their child can smile, talk, play or respond.  If that is you, there is […]

When New Dads Feel Like They’re Failing: Why It Happens and What Helps

Becoming a dad is often described as one of life’s happiest moments. But for many fathers, it can also bring a quiet, constant feeling of failure and isolation.  You may look around and feel like everyone else knows what they’re doing. Your partner may seem more naturally connected to the baby. Your routines have disappeared. Sleep is […]