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Although this site is aimed at dads, I get a lot of email from moms, and on these pages you’ll find the answers to some of the most common questions I hear from women who truly do want to understand—and support—the fathers of their children. The articles here will give you a glimpse inside his head as well as some practical strategies you can use to help him be the father he really wants to be (and you need him to be). And please be sure to check out the other pages on this site, which are filled with resources designed to give him the tools he needs to be a great dad. Eight Things Women Can Do to Get Fathers More Involved Q: Even though I’m married, I sometimes feel like a single mom. How can I get my husband to do more around the house and with our child? » Read Mr. Dad's Answer Your Husband and Breastfeeding Q: I'm breastfeeding our baby and I know my husband is 100 percent supportive. But sometimes I can tell that he's feeling a little left out. Is there anything I can do to help him? How can he be involved in raising our child when so much of it depends on me and breastfeeding? » Read Mr. Dad's Answer Helping a Depressed Stay-at-Home Dad Q: My husband is depressed about being a stay-at-home dad. He started off doing a great job, and the transition to staying home seemed to go really smoothly. But he recently told me that he resents the situation he's in. He no longer seems interested in doing anything with our 8-month-old, he doesn't shower very often, and he's putting on weight because he uses food as comfort. What can I do? » Read Mr. Dad's Answer Husband Is Having Trouble Adjusting to New Parenthood Q: I'm three months pregnant and my husband is having a terrible time adjusting. He says that I've ruined his life and that he's scared of the future. I’m afraid we’ll end up getting a divorce and I’ll be a single mom. I need some advice! » Read Mr. Dad's Answer I Want a Baby But My Husband Doesn't Q: I am 32 and have the worst case of "I-want-a-baby-syndrome." The problem is that my husband is nowhere near ready. I cry sometimes when I visit my friends with children and I have to leave. Please help so I don't drive my husband looney, pestering him and trying to convince him to have a child now! » Read Mr. Dad's Answer Balancing Being a Step Mom and New Mom Q: I'm a new mom—and the step-mother of a 6-year old from my husband's previous marriage. I try to pay as much attention to my step-daughter as I can, but the minute I turn to my newborn son, she runs off in a fit. I don't want to hurt my step-daughter's feelings, but I want to feel free to enjoy my baby as well. What can I do? » Read Mr. Dad's Answer My Husband Feels Rejected by Our Child Q: My husband and I have a 4-year old son and a 22-month-old daughter. I am a stay-at-home mom, but my husband is a very involved father. The problem is that both kids have been in a long stretch of "Mommy do it." It's terrible to see how my husband's face falls as night after night the kids scream "mommy, mommy" as he tries to put them to bed or read them a story. Is there anything I can do to help the kids get past this stage? » Read Mr. Dad's Answer Getting Back In Touch With Your Husband Q: I'm a stay-at-home mom and ever since our baby was born, it seems like my husband and I are growing apart from each other. We hardly even talk anymore. We used to be great at communication, talking to each other about our days, discussing our child and what she is learning. We used to do things as a couple. But now I’m afraid our relationship isn’t as strong as it used to be. What happened? » Read Mr. Dad's Answer My Husband Treats Our Son and Daughter Differently Q: My husband loves to wrestle with our twins, but he treats them so differently when they play rough. He's very gentle with our daughter and much more physical with our son. I guess I'm wondering about two things: Is there any reason to be more gentle with girls than boys, and is there any chance that a lot of wrestling could make our son violent? » Read Mr. Dad's Answer
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