Along with the work and responsibility of parenthood come many joys and rewards, some expected and some unexpected.
Parenthood can be a time of personal growth and learning for both mothers and fathers.
Seeing children grow up, being able to help with their first step, or hearing their first word are exciting and rewarding experiences. Through children, we can be transported back to a time of fantasy and wonder. Fathers and mothers find the intense physical and emotional closeness to their baby a source of great joy. Further, the sense of accomplishment at bringing a child into the world and the shared experience of raising a child may serve to bring a couple closer together. A whole new facet of your partner's personality is opened up to you as you watch him or her care for your child.