Becoming a Dad

for the first time can be a wonderful, exciting experience or can take you to a very scary place.  Fortunately there is a lot of information and help for new Dads these days.  Lots of expectant fathers don't realise how much they really need to prepare for and learn about.  It all seems to revolve around Mum.  But the truth is the more you can learn during the pregnancy, the more informed choices you will be able to make with your partner and the more you will enjoy this experience.  

Every Dad I've spoken to that has gone to antenatal classes has been amazed at just what a real contribution they can make during pregnancy, at the birth especially, and when you bring your newborn home.

It is the little things that will earn you big Brownie points and make this a time of getting closer than ever and ensuring bonding for the family as well as bonding for you and your child.

Pampering Mum-to-be is one of the greatest things you can do - and it doesn't have to be expensive.  Little things like spending quality time with her, doing a few chores before being asked, compliment her, buy a baby magazine or something for baby.  Involving yourself with things like helping prepare the Labour Kit and being ready to understand the ups and downs that hormones bring, cook a meal or just get a DVD she'd like, light the candles and have a romantic evening.    Never take anything personally during this time (and especially not during the birth!) :-) !

Teach your kids how to:
"Learn How to Ride a Bike
In less than two hours and nobody gets hurt!" (click here)

This eBook is perfect for you if you're interested in:

• teaching your kids to ride without them getting hurt
• teaching your kids to ride without you getting hurt
• teaching your kids to ride without yelling at them
• teaching your kids to ride without them yelling back at you or breaking down into tears because they can't do it
• riding bikes with your entire family instead of always riding by yourself

Build A Toy Train Table with your Son  - Toy train table plans. Build in 3-hrs  or maybe a Tree-house?
Ez Treehouse Plans - Step-By-Step full color C.A.D. plans with detailed diagrams and narrative. Tree house adapts to all home settings
Build a Kite - Home made Newspaper Kite Plan and  click here for free-kite-guides and make-your-own-kite-manual 

Good Sites to visit:

Grab a cup of coffee and head off to DadCafe. A site for the father-to-be or new father to have the virtual equivalent of a drink & a chat.

1. Baby Centre - www.babycentre.co.uk Good general info for parents and parents-to-be with email newsletter tailored for the age of your child or your due date.
2. Baby World - www.babyworld.co.uk Similar to Baby Centre but includes a surprisingly accurate gender predictor if you're expecting. If you're already a parent, have a look to see if it was correct.
3. UKparents - www.ukparents.co.uk 'Your Parenting Lifeline, Online'. Another good source of information with many specialist forums.
4. NSPCC (National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children) - www.nspcc.org.uk Not just details of their activities and campaigns but also advice on several parenting issues.
5. NCT (National Childbirth Trust) - www.nctpregnancyandbabycare.com The NCT has many local groups which can be contacted through this website. I recommend the nearly-new sales (but get there early) and the ante-natal classes which mostly happen in the evenings (again, book early).

Gifts to Spoil Baby

1. Spirit of Nature - www.spiritofnature.co.uk Good source for  600+ environmentally-friendly and natural products.
2. The Maternitywear Exchange - www.maternityexchange.co.uk Treat the mum-to-be and save money. This shop has thousands of items of used and end-of-line maternity wear, usually with one careful owner for 6 to 9 months. Definitely worth a look for all things Maternity. 
3. 247Baby Ads- Buy and Sell all things "Baby" and "Maternity (Australia)
4. How Cute is this? Just $8.99 -100% cotton.
5. Check out the whole range at: Gifts for Baby

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