The Parenting Worry I’m Glad I Cast Aside

What I Wish My Dad Taught Me When I Was Little ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Feb. 1, 2024 There are plenty of parenting worries to keep you up at night (We won’t name any here; your mind likely comes up with more than enough. Expecting the unexpected and trying to be prepared for every possible scenario is a noble pursuit, but not entirely realistic. Or healthy. It’s natural to worry 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. We recently spoke to a group of dads about the worries they wish they evicted from their brains a lot sooner and their answers are not unexpected but illuminating nonetheless: Making everyone happy. Lingering over their parents’ mistakes. Being perfect. Hearing about what kept them up at night — and how they finally cast them aside — can, we hope, help you sleep a bit easier. LOOKING BACK Getty [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]( ADVICE Getty [How To Comfort An Adult Who’s Feeling Sad]( This is how to show up [when someone is feeling down.]( [READ THIS STORY]( FAMILY MATTERS StefaNikolic/Getty [This Is How Long It Takes Your Relationship To Rebound After Having A Baby]( After welcoming a new child, marriage satisfaction often declines. [This 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]( FATHERLY FAVORITES LOOP [Switch]( Life is loud; the Loop Switch earplugs are a smart and adjustable solution to cut through the noise. With adjustable multi-level noise reduction, they dampen kid chatter so that you can work or converse with minimal distractions and provide ear protection at a live concert without ruining your ability to enjoy the music. $60 [shop now]( 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 2024 BDG Media, Inc. All rights reserved.