Be realistic about your capabilities. Set reasonable goals and deadlines for yourself. Keep a list of reliable people handy in case you need support. If you have worked out a job-share situation to spend more time at home, be sensitive to the feelings of your coworkers and keep the lines of communication open. While fathers were once viewed as little more than monetary providers and disciplinarians, today Is fathers can enjoy more closeness with their children and involvement in their lives.
Fathers provide invaluable nurturing.
What you do with your child and how you parent may be different than your spouse's way of nurturing. It's OK to have a different way of parenting. Trust your instincts when caring for your child. Be prepared financially. Talk with other parents to get an idea of costs that come with raising a family.