| Paternity leave is an expression not often heard | | | | anything else in the world. |
| or discussed. It is almost taboo to even give it | | | | So the question is how can friends and family |
| consideration. The idea of a man taking time off | | | | assist these fathers in carrying such a |
| to bond with his newborn infant seems laughable | | | | monumental load? The solution is really quite |
| to many. In this 21st century why is that still the | | | | simple. Give him a gift basket that shows you |
| case? At a time when fathers are being much | | | | care and understand the challenges he will face. |
| maligned for being absent from the home should | | | | These self-sacrificing fathers need their sleep. |
| we not give support and encouragement to those | | | | Many gift baskets offer items that promote a |
| men who are shouldering their family | | | | good night's sleep such as thick spa robes, warm |
| responsibilities? | | | | slippers, sleep mist sprays, massaging neck pillows |
| When it comes to 2 AM feedings, diaper changes | | | | and other nifty things to help him relax. Such a |
| and loss of sleep it is automatic to think of the | | | | luxurious but inexpensive gift will surely put a smile |
| new mom being the one to cope with these | | | | on the face of any dad-to-be or new dad. He will |
| challenges. Well it is time to think again. Many new | | | | know that he is surrounded by people who care |
| dads are stepping up and embracing all the ups | | | | for him and want him to be the best dad that he |
| and downs that a tiny newborn can create. These | | | | can be. |
| men recognize that the mothers cannot and | | | | Whether we are dads-to-be or not, all of us |
| should not handle these tasks all on their own. So | | | | require a good night's sleep. To be successful at |
| they forego sleep, rest and relaxation in order to | | | | any endeavor we need to be sharp and alert |
| share fully in the care of their infants. | | | | which is not always possible when we are tired |
| Many dads-to-be know that it is crucial to be | | | | and groggy. Trying to be a good father or |
| involved right from the start with their babies. | | | | mother can be one of the most fulfilling and |
| Taking time to bond with the baby at birth will | | | | rewarding jobs in life. Why not increase the |
| help the child to feel safe and secure with the | | | | chances of success by giving ourselves an |
| father. It will also help to forge a stronger | | | | advantage? The advantage of getting peaceful |
| relationship with the child as it grows older. To | | | | sleep each night can help us overcome any of |
| have a close and loving rapport with his infant | | | | life's challenges even the ones that can fit in the |
| means more to such dedicated dads-to-be than | | | | palm of a new dad. |