The Parenting Worry I Wish I Cast Aside A Lot Sooner

How To Make Someone Truly Feel Heard ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Sep. 11, 2023 There are plenty of parenting worries to keep you up at night. Expecting the unexpected and trying to be prepared for every possible scenario is a noble pursuit, but not realistic. Or healthy. It’s completely natural to fret too much about everything from benchmarks to baby proofing. But too much worry can eat up a lot of time and energy, both of which would be better spent being present as a parent. While they understood their motivations — trying to become the best providers and protectors possible — the dozen dads we recently spoke with admit that they worried too much about the wrong things. Making everyone happy. Lingering over their parents’ mistakes. Being perfect. It happens. Lessons were learned. Hearing about theirs can, we hope, prevent you from putting effort into the wrong area. LOOKING BACK [The Parenting Worry I Wish I Cast Aside A Lot Sooner, According To 12 Dads]( It's normal to worry as a parent. But it can also be a distraction. Here, [a dozen dads reflect on those they wish they stopped fretting about sooner.]( [Read This Story]( I’d worried about my contributions for so long that I started thinking of myself sort of like an employee waiting for a performance review. FURTHER READING [The Co-Parenting Advice I Wish I Knew Sooner]( [What I Wish My Dad Taught Me When I Was Little]( [How To Make Someone Truly Feel Heard]( FAMILY MATTERS [This Is How Long It Takes Your Relationship To Rebound After Having A Baby]( After welcoming a new child, marriage satisfaction often declines. [A new study explores when it levels out.]( [Read This Story]( THE DAD SPECIAL Ariela Basson/Fatherly; Courtesy of Mike Friedman, Shutterstock [Your Kids Will Love These Parmesan-Crusted Chicken Cutlets With “Super Sauce”]( Courtesy of Chef Mike Friedman, this recipe is pretty much [guaranteed to meet the approval of even the pickiest eater.]( [Read This Story]( WORKING ON IT [I’m Too Impatient And It’s Making My Family Resent Me]( “It sets off a chain reaction [of negative emotions that affects everyone.”]( [Read This Story]( A REAL PLUS [Disney Plus Is About To Correct Its Biggest Mistake]( What happens when you [can’t steam your family’s favorite Disney+ series?]( [Read This Story]( Follow us on: [Want to Advertise With Us? Get in Touch.]( You're receiving this email because you signed up to receive communications from BDG Media. If you believe this has been sent to you in error, please safely [unsubscribe](. Or to manage preferences click [here]( BDG Media, Inc. · 315 Park Ave. South · New York, NY 10010 · USA Copyright 2023 BDG Media, Inc. All rights reserved.