By David G. Smith, W. Brad Johnson — 2020
Despite the fact that women outnumber men in the paid workforce, women still do more of the domestic work and childcare—almost twice as much as their male partners.
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When Americans think about fixing gender equality, they tend to focus on the workplace. But gender equality for women still lags in another realm: their own houses.
My husband is a smart, caring guy. So why was it so hard for him to understand and appreciate how much extra work I was doing to benefit our family and the home—and the eventual burnout effect it was likely to have on me?
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Becoming a stepparent by blending families or marrying someone with kids can be rewarding and fulfilling. If you've never had kids, you'll get the chance to share your life with a younger person and help to shape his or her character.
Remembering what matters most means knowing that no matter what we achieve in life, those we love are the primary reason why we do it. Staying present for your kids in quality ways whenever you can makes all the difference.
We asked the HuffPost Parents community to share their advice for new dads of daughters, and here’s what they had to say:
When you think of your mother, does your heart open with compassion or tighten with resentment? Do you allow yourself to feel her tenderness and care? The way we receive our mother’s love can be similar to how we experience love from a partner.