How to Be a Better Father Dads, this one's for you. Don't assume that your partner magically knows more than you do. And the way you're going to get good is by doing things, too. Don't be afraid to get help if you're uncertain or feel ill prepared to be a father.
Programs are available to help fathers learn the basics of care giving.
Learning to be an active and involved father need not be restricted to the period just after the baby is born. There is no clear evidence that the period right after birth is in any sense the critical time for men to learn fathering skills or to develop emotional ties to their infants and children.