Best tips for New Dads | Expert guide for a first time Dad

The journey of parenthood is filled with magical moments—from your baby’s first words (heck, even gurgles!) and first steps to the first time they hug you back. But let’s be honest, it’s not always easy, right? Here are a few things I quickly learned when I first ‘saddled up’ and set out on this incredible adventure:

You never truly knew the meaning of tired until you had kids

I used to think I did—snoozing my alarm two or three times each morning, rolling out of bed, commuting, and hitting the gym after work. My life felt busy, and I thought I was pushing myself harder than most. I knew nothing! Kids are on the go from the second they wake up until their head hits the pillow—day in, day out. Somehow, they can run on as little as three hours of sleep without ever slowing down. But don’t worry, because…

You can function on little to no sleep too!

As wild as it sounds, you actually get used to sleep deprivation pretty quickly. You develop this surprising resilience that helps you power through your usual daily tasks—on top of all your new dad duties. Even when you feel half-dead, somehow, people don’t always notice!

You don’t learn anything by doing everything right

Mistakes are part of the process—embrace them and learn from them. No one is perfect, and there’s no universal parenting handbook. The best way to learn is through experience. This applies to your kids too! As hard as it may be, letting them make mistakes now and then is an important part of their growth and development.

It’s okay to figure it out as you go

From the very start, nothing really goes according to plan when a baby is involved—anyone who’s witnessed or been through labor will surely agree! Keeping that in mind, it’s okay to take things as they come and think on your feet. As long as you have a general idea of what should happen at each stage of parenthood, improvisation will become your new best friend!