What I Wish I Knew

What do men need to know before they become dads?  We asked the dads on staff what they wish they knew before they became fathers:

It Doesn't Have To Be Perfect.  People have been raising children for centuries.  Your kid will be okay if he's not sitting in front of a Baby Einstein DVD and learning to talk at four months.

Your Relationships Will Change.  Having a child really does change the relationship dynamics between you and your wife/baby's mom.  You have to learn how to relate to each other and work together all over again.

Your Time Is Not Your Own.  Children really do require a lot of time and responsibility.  They're worth every second, but you can't go off and do whatever you want to do whenever you want to do it.

What Do You Wish You Knew?

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