The Fatherhood Program at CDR has been offering quality services and resources to dads in the Historic Triangle since 2006. The Blog for Dads is our way of sharing our experience and passion with fathers in our area and beyond.
Feeding an infant is one of the most intimate experiences a parent can have. Taking care of someone so closely is unlike anything else. It gives parents precious time to bond with their baby and deepens their connection.
Fatherhood often feels like being dropped into a foreign land without a guide. It may have taken nine months to get there, and perhaps you picked up some helpful hints along the way, but suddenly there is a whole new language and set of customs to learn – and it’s all important.
Having a baby is a magical experience filled with awe, wonder, excitement, hope, and complete and utter confusion. Being a first-time father can be an exhausting time as you learn the ins and outs of caring for a newborn. There are a lot of rules to follow about car seats, feeding, sleep positioning, and what gear to use when.
Communication is the foundation of all relationships, and it involves more than your speaking role in a verbal exchange. When we discuss communication, we often think of our ability to convey our thoughts, feelings, and meanings clearly. However, there’s another critical component of communicating that doesn’t receive as much attention despite its importance: listening.
The role of a father in a child’s life shapes almost everything about how that child develops. It wasn’t until very recently that fatherhood started to be examined in the same way that motherhood usually is. And it wasn’t until even more recently that fatherhood started to change.
